Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Greenhouse growers select research head


 

The Ontario Greenhouse Growers marketing board has appointed
Daniel Terlizzese its lead for research, innovation and plant protection.


He has managed greenhouse crop growth and plant physiological measurements for the federal agriculture department and has designed research trials to improve crop production for Great Lakes Greenhouses.



His recent position as an Agronomist at Sollum Technologies involved enhancing crop growth and yield through dynamic LED lighting and collaborating on novel research projects.


He holds two science degrees from the University of Guelph.


The marketing board more than 170 members with more 4,100 acres growing peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers.