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New report compares impact of propagation trays on tree establishment
A five-field trial compared the impact of four propagation trays on root health and tree establishment, including the RootSmart tray.
Jan 11, 20233 min read
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RootSmartâ„¢ reduces production cycle in grapes, researchers find
New study results show that the RootSmartâ„¢ propagation tray reduces the number of production days for grape vine propagators in Ontario...
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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Propagation trays play vital role in tree health
Growers who are looking to give trees their best chance need to return to their roots, according to new findings from Vineland Research...
Jan 7, 20203 min read
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Farmtario: Growing trees that last
By Lilian Schaer, Farmtario, Volume 2, Issue 23 November 18, 2019 A partnership between Vineland Research and Innovation Centre and...
Nov 18, 20191 min read
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New Resource helps growers get started with RootSmartâ„¢
Researchers from Vineland Research & Innovation Centre have put together a new resource to help growers incorporate the RootSmartâ„¢ system...
Oct 25, 20191 min read
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Growing Healthy Oaks
With their unique root systems, oak trees can be tough to grow and often develop root defects during the first stages of growth when...
Apr 3, 20191 min read
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Digging Up Proof: RootSmartâ„¢ field trials show healthier tree establishment
Ontario horticulture researchers continue to demonstrate the impact of RootSmartâ„¢, a unique tree propagation tray that uses air pruning...
Jan 8, 20192 min read
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Talking Healthy Roots with Ontario Horticulture Students
Tree propagation experts from A.M.A. and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre visited Niagara College and Guelph University in...
Dec 5, 20182 min read
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Better Roots, Better Trees, Better Profits
The RootSmartâ„¢ propagation system was featured in the Vineland Research & Innovation Centre's Spring Newsletter! Read it here.
May 3, 20181 min read
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New propagation system is proven to prevent root girdling
A proven and innovative tree propagation system is helping growers increase their profitability by producing healthier, more beautiful...
Jan 9, 20181 min read
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Rooting for Success
Rick Bradt, managing director of A.M.A. Plastics (A.M.A.) in Kingsville, ON has seen what air currents can do to an orchard. Trees loaded...
Oct 19, 20171 min read
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Origin Stories: Archive News prior to 2018
We published many posts prior to 2018 that tell the origin story of the RootSmartâ„¢ propagation tray, including articles featured in...
Oct 1, 20171 min read
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Managing tree roots in propagation demo
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is hosting a demonstration day – Managing Tree Roots in Propagation – on Sept. 27 for its new...
Sep 22, 20171 min read
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