Month: March 2019

The Risks of Ignoring Atmospheric Gases in Plant Experiments Experiments are conducted in laboratories because it is markedly easier to control conditions indoors, in enclosed systems, than out-of-doors. However, it is common that little attention is paid to changes in gaseous dynamics in enclosed environments and the consequences it can have on plants. Researchers will… Continue reading…

Fruit is transported over long distances nationally and internationally to cater to a broad market. This makes it necessary to harvest fruits as soon as they are mature to increase the time available for their transport and storage, thus improving profits. Determining fruit maturity is, however, not simple. There are several qualitative ways to fix… Continue reading…

Felix Instruments’ Director of Engineering, Jim Goeks, travelled to Portugal and the UK to oversee the installation and deployment of Felix’s new AccuRipe sensors. This configuration is unique because the AccuRipe sensor, which monitors O2, CO2 and C2H4, is interfacing directly with SmartHarvest’s control unit. Both the AccuRipe and AccuStore systems are engineered to “bolt… Continue reading…