Plant science articles
Outposts: CI-600 In-Situ Root Imager at the Arctic Station
Icebergs dot the bay along the coast of Disko Island, home of the University of Copenhagen’s Arctic Station. Here researchers study environmental issues impacting the Polar Regions, including physical geography, botany, and zoological research. Dr. Marie Frost Arndal, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, is heading a research project studying root dynamics in the Arctic.… Continue reading…
Lab Notebook: Taxonomy by Brienne Meyer, January 8, 2016
I’ve always been interested in taxonomy and excited to learn about newly discovered species around the world. Towards the end of each year, lists of new species discovered in each Kingdom are widely circulated, and 2015 is no different with some very remarkable new members. How long does it take a new species to be… Continue reading…
Announcing the F-950 Handheld Ethylene Analyzer Launch!
The F-950 represents a major product innovation, putting the power of highly-sensitive gas analysis into a small handheld package. With the F-950, users can measure Ethylene, CO2 and O2 anywhere on demand. Michael Larman notes: “The F-950 has generated tremendous interest since we first unveiled our prototype at Postharvest Unlimited in June. We are proud… Continue reading…
F-750 Featured in January Issue of Reussir Fruits et Legumes
January’s issue focuses on cutting-edge technologies for cultivating and harvesting crops, with the F-750 featured in the new products category. We are very pleased to be included in Reussir –which translates as “Success”–and for the opportunity to increase awareness of the F-750’s role in successful harvest decision-making. Check out their website for more information: http://fruits-legumes.reussir.fr/public/index.php?a=decouvrir-la-revue
Felix Instruments Featured at International Horticultural Congress
Researchers from University of California-Davis and CentralQueenslandUniversity presented data using the F-750 to analyze dry matter, color, and sugar content in pre- and post-harvest mangos, tomatoes, and cherries at the “Non-destructive Assessment of Fruit Attributes Symposium” at the IHC. Michael Larman, featured speaker at the symposium, noted that research shows that fruit growers are… Continue reading…
Felix Instruments Featured at PMA Fresh Summit 2014
Chantler Packaging will be demonstrating the F-900 Ethylene Analyzer, which they currently use for QA in their Modified Atmosphere Packaging product line. QA Supplies will be featuring both the F-900 Portable Ethylene Analyzer and the F-950 Handheld Ethylene Analyzer to demonstrate inspection and ripening applications for ethylene monitoring, as well as the F-750 Produce Quality… Continue reading…
First Run of F-950’s Sold Out!
Offering an easy and portable way to test ethylene control efficacy for Modified Atmosphere Packaging and storage facilities, the F-950 brings a new level of precision gas monitoring in produce management. The first production run of the F-950 is already sold out, and the second run is currently in production. Contact our distribution partner QA… Continue reading…
