Brian E. Jackson, Ph.D.

Methods for mitigating toxicity in fresh wood substrates

This is the second article in a two-part series highlighting the potential occurrence of wood substrate-induced phytotoxicity as well as methods for mitigating those risks.

Can wood substrates be phytotoxic to greenhouse crops?

Quenching the thirst! Substrate hydration and wettability

There is a continual need to evaluate and understand how water is utilized in substrates.

Substrates on trial: wood fiber in the spotlight

Here is some of what researchers know about wood fiber media and what they are seeing in today’s evolving production practices and research trials.

Why wood? Why now?

Consider these perspectives on selecting and using wood substrate components.