Abstract: An apparatus for cultivation of long-stem vegetable plants, related system, methods and uses are provided. The apparatus includes a frame rack with at least one essentially horizontal cultivation platform configured to support a stem portion of at least one long-stem vegetable plant rooted in a static cultivation tray, wherein each the cultivation platform is established by a conveying device and wherein speed of the conveying device is adjustable such, as to correspond to the speed of plant growth.

Abstract: A water treatment system for a recirculation aquaculture facility, related method and uses thereof are provided. The water treatment system included a water pre-treatment facility and a groundwater recharge arrangement, wherein the water treatment system forms a primary recirculation flow pathway when integrated with the recirculation aquaculture facility, thereupon effluent discharged from the recirculation aquaculture facility is sequentially directed through and back into the recirculation aquaculture facility via a water collecting circuit network to enter the recirculation aquaculture facility as an influent. The secondary recirculation flow pathway is formed internally within the recirculation aquaculture facility.

Abstract: A method for reducing nitrate content in leafy vegetable plants, in particular, in salad crops, is provided. In the method, at least one organic osmolyte compound is delivered, in a predetermined amount, to the plant, preferably, a hydroponically cultivated plant. The method advantageously utilizes betaine compounds. Related preparation and uses are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to growing medium structures comprising Sphagnum moss, to a foam-laid method for their manufacture and to the use thereof in horticulture, landscaping and forestry applications.

Abstract: A bioreactor apparatus includes a vessel establishing an interior space environmentally separable from an exterior space outside of the vessel, an agitation system including mixing means arranged in the interior space and drive means adapted to rotate the mixing means. The drive means includes a drive motor that is arranged in the interior space.

Abstract: The invention relates to growing medium structures comprising Sphagnum moss, to a foam-laid method for their manufacture and to the use thereof in horticulture, landscaping and forestry applications.