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Frost and plant physiology: Q&A with Glenn McDonald

<p>How does frost damage plants? When the temperature drops below freezing and there is moisture on the surface of plants, ice will form. Ice crystals on the plant's surface grow through cracks in its outer layers or through the pores (stomata) in the leaves and stems, which causes ice to form inside the plant.</p>

Alex Paul
Frost and plant physiology: Q&A with Glenn McDonald

  There are two ways that frost damages plants – by causing dehydration of the cells and by ice formation within the cells. When water surrounding the cells freezes, it draws water out from the cells...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.

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Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White have rounded up liquid application Case Studies for this Research Report including tips and tricks from experiencd producers.