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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 6d

What happens when blueberries run low on phosphorus?
P-deficiency drives more respiration + exudation, leaving plants with 3–5× less daily C gain. Check out the application note:
bit.ly/PPSAN @ashs-hort.bsky.social @gnunezuf.bsky.social @ufplants.bsky.social #PlantScience #Horticulture

Four bar graphs showing photosynthesis and respiration rates in ‘Farthing’ and ‘Keecrisp’ blueberries. P-deficiency reduces photosynthesis in ‘Farthing’ and increases respiration in both varieties.

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 9d

A fresh perspective on saltmarsh carbon storage linking carbon’s thermal reactivity with its bioavailability. Must read for #CoastalCarbon, #SoilScience & #ClimatePolicy folks bg.copernicus.org/articles/22/... @bluecarbonalex.bsky.social @egu.eu
#BlueCarbon #WetlandScience #ClimateScience

Old carbon, new insights: thermal reactivity and bioavailability of saltmarsh soils

Abstract. Saltmarshes are globally important coastal wetlands which can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. They accumulate organic carbon from both modern and aged sources through in-situ...

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 21d

TODAY! The Arctic’s carbon stocks are the climate’s wild card. Don't miss the webinar that shows how Mackenzie River science is revealing what's coming. Sign up today! bit.ly/ppswb @profbobhilton.bsky.social @leomenar.bsky.social @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social @agu.org #climatechange #climatescience

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 22d

TOMORROW! The Arctic holds huge carbon reserves—warming could turn them into major #GHG sources. Can't make it? Register and we will send you a link to the recording! bit.ly/ppswb @profbobhilton.bsky.social @leomenar.bsky.social @agu.org @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social #climatechange #earthscience

PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 23d

The Arctic is the planet’s pressure point. Learn how Mackenzie River sediments reveal what’s coming. Register now — this is one you don’t want to miss! bit.ly/ppswb
@profbobhilton.bsky.social @leomenar.bsky.social @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social @agu.org #climatechange #climatescience #earthscience

PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 25d

The Arctic’s carbon stocks are the climate’s wild card. Don't miss the webinar that shows how Mackenzie River science is revealing what happens next. Sign up today! bit.ly/ppswb
@profbobhilton.bsky.social @leomenar.bsky.social @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social @agu.org
#climatechange #climatescience

PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 26d

The Arctic holds huge carbon reserves—warming could turn them into major #GHG sources. Can't make it? Register and we will send you a link to the recording! bit.ly/ppswb @profbobhilton.bsky.social @leomenar.bsky.social @agu.org @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social #climatechange #earthscience

PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 27d

The Arctic’s carbon stocks are the climate’s wild card. Don't miss the webinar that shows how Mackenzie River science is revealing what happens next. Sign up today! bit.ly/ppswb
@profbobhilton.bsky.social @leomenar.bsky.social @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social @agu.org
#climatechange #climatescience

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 27d

No learning curve. Just fast, accurate results.
The CIRAS-4 delivers rapid stabilization, clean data, and true portability — so you can focus on discovery, not setup. Request a virtual demo today! bit.ly/3JXskmf
#PlantScience #ScienceMadeSeamless #ACSmtg

PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 28d

The Arctic holds huge carbon reserves—warming could turn them into major #GHG sources. Can't make it? Register and we will send you a link to the recording! bit.ly/ppswb @profbobhilton.bsky.social @leomenar.bsky.social @agu.org @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social #climatechange #earthscience

PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 28d

Fast. Accurate. Trusted worldwide.
The EGM-5 Portable CO₂ Gas Analyzer delivers reliable data—versatile, easy to learn, & ready for soil respiration, canopy assimilation & more. Learn more: bit.ly/2O1bNgA #SoilScience #ClimateChange #EUROSOIL2025 @asa-cssa-sssa.bsky.social @agu.org

PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · 29d

Carbon-rich soils vs. a warming world. A decade-long study in Tasmania found:
> Higher CO₂ efflux
> No loss of soil carbon
> Plant–soil interactions may hold the key

Don’t miss it! #climatechange #EUROSOIL2025 @markhovenden.bsky.social @utas.edu.au @secs-spain.bsky.social @tasland.bsky.social

PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Sep 8

Arctic warming threatens vast carbon stores locked in permafrost. Don't miss this webinar to learn how river sediments reveal carbon stability + climate feedbacks. Register today! bit.ly/ppswb @profbobhilton.bsky.social @leomenar.bsky.social @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social #climatechange #climatescience

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Sep 8

#SoilMoisture influences food security, climate, flooding & wildfire risk. Learn the latest field & lab methods for measuring soil water movement a the Advances in Soil Water Movement Methods workshop from the experts at #EUROSOIL2025 #SoilScience #Hydrology #ClimateChange #StevensWater

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are carbon-rich soils stable under warming? 10-yr passive warming Tasmanian study shows: CO₂ efflux+No SOC loss or stability decline+Plant activity may offset change. Don't miss it! #climatechange #EUROSOIL2025 @markhovenden.bsky.social @utas.edu.au @secs-spain.bsky.social @tasland.bsky.social

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Aug 19

Fast answers in the field matter. The bbe AlgaeTorch measures total algae (chlorophyll-a) and cyanobacteria in 20 seconds flat — no sample prep. Learn more: ppsystems.com/in-situ-spec... #WaterQuality #HarmfulAlgalBlooms #EnvironmentalScience #WQTC2025 #ClimateChange @awwa-official.bsky.social

PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Aug 18

New study: spraying thermospermine (T-Spm) helps #wucai beat the cold: maintains photosynthesis, strengthens antioxidant defenses, and balances metabolism.
Result: greener, healthier plants under low temps. Check out the research!
doi.org/10.1016/j.pl... #plantscience #horticulture #climatechange

PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Aug 12

Far-red light = Bigger harvests (160% more), better flavor & healthier plants — without relying on daylength alone. Read on!
journals.ashs.org/view/journal... @asa-cssa-sssa.bsky.social @ashs-hort.bsky.social @kubotalab.bsky.social @osucfaes.bsky.social #IndoorFarming #Horticulture #PlantScience

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Aug 1

What’s holding back #PrecisionAgriculture in #viticulture?
Hear what grape growers across 25 states shared about nutrient priorities, tech barriers & #NextGenSolutions. Catch this talk at #ASHS2025!
#PlantScience #horticulture @cornellupress.bsky.social @wsucahnrs.bsky.social @ashs-hort.bsky.social

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Aug 1

Sweet data, big possibilities. Don't miss this #ASHS2025 talk diving into 1st multi-year sap yield study of boxelder & Norway maple in the Intermountain West—reveals surprising potential for expanding syrup production beyond the Northeast.
#MontanaMapleworks #SustainableAg @ashs-hort.bsky.social

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Aug 1

Don't miss this #ASHS2025 talk. What’s beneath the surface may make all the difference. Root-to-leaf ratio could be the secret to drought bounce-back in northern highbush blueberry genotypes. Find out how Bluecrop and Draper stack up. #Innovative work! @ashs-hort.bsky.social

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Aug 1

A highlight @ #ASHS2025 — visiting with former Innovator’s Travel Award winner Raiza Castillo! Her research is always #innovative. It’s our last day—come say hi & tell us what you're working on! bit.ly/ITA-Raiza-Ca... @wmhammond.bsky.social @ufagr.bsky.social @ashs-hort.bsky.social #Plantscience

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Jul 31

Starting soon! Stop by to see what we have been up to. See you there!

#ASHS2025 @ashs-hort.bsky.social ashs2025.sched.com/event/24iII/...

ASHS 2025 Conference: Industry Showcase/Meet & Greet

View more about this event at ASHS 2025 Conference

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Jul 31

Don't miss the opportunity to gain insight into SHB #FruitPhysiology. Explore how 3 SHB cultivars regulate water loss from petal fall to ripening. AI-powered stomatal imaging & gas exchange data reveal a dynamic link between stomata & fruit transpiration #plantscience #ASH2025 @ashs-hort.bsky.social

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PP Systems International @ppsystems.bsky.social · Jul 31

Does far-red light (700–750 nm) maintain photosynthetic performance at leaf level? ePAR is put to the test across 5 crop species—evaluating A/Ci curves, Vc max, & Jmax under up to 30% far-red substitution. A must-see for anyone rethinking the PAR definition. #plantscience @ashs-hort.bsky.social

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