Abstract: A movement apparatus for loading/unloading containers (100) into/from a freeze-dryer (50) provided with a freeze drying chamber (51) that has at least one shelf (52) for receiving and supporting containers (100), comprising a push bar (2) to push the containers (100) and a movement arrangement (3) for moving the push bar (2) through the freeze drying chamber (51) along a direction of movement (A); the movement arrangement (3) comprises at least one rigid interlocking chain linear actuator (4) that has a first movement rigid interlocking chain (43) mobile along the direction of movement (A) and provided with a first operating end (14) connected to the push bar (2).

Abstract: A movement apparatus for loading/unloading containers (100) into/from a freeze-dryer (50) provided with a freeze drying chamber (51) that has at least one shelf (52) for receiving and supporting containers (100), comprising a push bar (2) to push the containers (100) and a movement arrangement (3) for moving the push bar (2) through the freeze drying chamber (51) along a direction of movement (A); the movement arrangement (3) comprises at least one rigid interlocking chain linear actuator (4) that has a first movement rigid interlocking chain (43) mobile along the direction of movement (A) and provided with a first operating end (14) connected to the push bar (2).

Abstract: The invention consists of several novel solutions to overcome specific problems currently encountered in propagating bamboo. The invention consists of these novel solutions both individually and in combination.

Abstract: The invention consists of several novel solutions to overcome specific problems currently encountered in propagating bamboo. The invention consists of these novel solutions both individually and in combination.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea aspera named ‘Haop012’ that is characterized by its leaves that are chocolate brown-red on the lower surface of mature leaves, its translucent pink sterile flowers, and its purple-blue fertile flowers with purple-blue anthers.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘WIMS RED’ that is characterized by its inflorescences that emerge white in color and change to pink and finally turning red in early fall, its long panicles that are broadly conical in shape, its strong stems that are red-brown in color, its blooming period from summer to early autumn in The Netherlands, and its heat and shade tolerance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata named ‘Hpopr013’, that is characterized by its conical shaped inflorescences with pointed apices, its gray-purple stems, its sterile flowers that open yellow-green and fade to pink, and its upright plant habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘HPOPR018’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit, its early blooming season, and its compact panicles of primarily white sterile and fertile flowers with the fertile flowers clearly visible.