RootSmart
A.M.A. + Vineland Research & Innovation Centre
“We started working with A.M.A. about ten years ago on mutual interests in urban tree establishment,” says Dr. Darby McGrath, Vice President of Research and Development at Vineland Research & Innovation Centre. “With that, we actually developed a propagation tray to support urban trees by developing better root architecture.” In this video, Darby shares what’s......
New report compares impact of propagation trays on tree establishment
What happens in propagation doesn’t stay in propagation, according to a new report titled The Impact of Propagation Trays on Tree Establishment. Published today, the report summarizes key findings from a five-year field trial conducted by Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland), in partnership with A.M.A. Horticulture Inc. (A.M.A.). Researchers propagated black cherry and easter...
New report on findings from propagation tray trial to launch at Landscape Ontario Congress
For the past five years, A.M.A. Horticulture (A.M.A.) has partnered with Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) to conduct a field trial comparing four commonly used propagation trays, including the innovative, open-wall RootSmart™ tray. The trial aimed to determine whether root defects occurring in propagation would persist in the field, and whether an open-wall tray......
A.M.A. Joins Research Consortium to Green the Landscape
A.M.A. is proud to announce its membership in the recently formed Greening the Landscape Research Consortium, an initiative of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, which brings together diverse stakeholders from across the value chain to develop evidence-based solutions for challenges in urban forestry....
Grow Healthier Trees and Improve ROI
Grower healthier trees faster, using fewer trays, less space and less plastic with the RootSmart proagation system, available at A.M.A. Horticulture Inc. RootSmartTM is an open propagation tray that’s proven to promote healthy root development and prevent root defects during the first stages of growth, when it really counts. For growers, that means better density, efficiency,......
Nursery Growers Short Course
A.M.A. Horticulture is a proud supporting partner of the 2021 Nursery Growers Short Course. When: February 17, 2021Where: Virtual At the Nursery Growers Short Course, A.M.A. Horticulture will be discussing Ellepots by A.M.A. and the RootSmart Propagation System. About Ellepots by A.M.A. Ellepots by A.M.A. are a method for sustainable plant growing with reduced use......
Congress Connect 2021
This year, Landscape Ontario has replaced the typical Landscape Ontario Congress Trade Show with Congress Connect 2021. This virtual experience will still highlight similar topics and events as in previous years but will allow for improved attendee accessibility in the horticulture industry. Congress Connect is a year-long marketplace and conference. When: January 12-14, 2021Where: Virtual......
RootSmart reduces production cycle in grapes, researchers find
New study results show that the RootSmart propagation tray reduces the number of production days for grape vine propagators in Ontario from as long as 80 days down to 50 days. These findings come from a recent field trial conducted by the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Lincoln, Ontario, which compared the RootSmart propagation......
Going Wild Over Native Plants
Native plant experts share insights on what makes native plants special, what species to look for, and why they are an important part of eco-conscious horticulture....