Type of plastic film on high tunnels can filter sunlight, influence plant growth
April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
High-tunnel growing systems, sometimes called hoop houses, have gained popularity for their ability to enhance growth conditions and extend the growing season of horticultural crops. Now, a team led by Penn State researchers has demonstrated that growers can select various plastic film coverings on the structures -- depending on their desired light-filtering properties -- to protect p . . .
High-tunnel growing systems, sometimes called hoop houses, have gained popularity for their ability to enhance growth conditions and extend the growing season of horticultural crops. Now, a team led by Penn State researchers has demonstrated that growers can select various plastic film coverings on the structures -- depending on their desired light-filtering properties -- to protect p . . .