The olive tree, Olea europaea is a species of small tree native to and naturalised in many locations around the world, such as the Mediterranean Basin and France. The tree bears the olive fruit, which can be consumed whole or used in the making of olive oil. Olive oil is the only commercially significant vegetable…
Testing the wastewater at any manufacturing site is paramount in ensuring the water released into the waste stream meets the required standards. If the quality of effluent water does not meet predetermined standards, hefty fines can be issued by local, state, or federal regulatory agencies. In food manufacturing, large amounts of organic waste are produced.…
When trying to mimic environmental conditions in a lab, a myriad of factors come into play. From pH to temperature, nutrient levels to salinity, many parameters must be considered. In recent years, bioremediation has become popular as a means of environmental pollution cleanup, especially in marine environments. One bioremediation technique is to utilise bacteria…
An important aspect of agriculture and, more specifically, greenhouses is humidity. Since greenhouses are enclosed, they are subject to variations in humidity that aren’t present in open air growing environments. Too much or too little humidity, like water, can cause issues for growers. Too little water/ humidity and your plants wither away; too much water/humidity…
Designed especially for hydroponic, aquaponic, and greenhouse growers who need to test pH, EC, TDS and temperature, the Hanna Instruments GroLine HI9814 is a combo meter that measures all four of these parameters. The GroLine HI9814 is waterproof, easy to use, and features Hanna’s exclusive QuickCal mode. While other meters on the market use two separate…
Saline nasal sprays are readily available over-the-counter at most local pharmacies and offer users relief from irritated nasal passages. The nasal spray industry is a multi-million dollar industry, with saline sprays accounting for a signification portion of sales. Basic saline nasal sprays consist of water and sodium chloride. However, most commercial saline sprays also incorporate…
In hospitals, intravenous (IV) solutions, such as saline or prescription drugs are commonly administered to patients for various therapies. IVs are used to deliver medications, replace fluids, balance electrolytes, and many other treatments. Since the solutions are introduced directly into the blood stream, the more similar in ionic strength the solutions are to the blood,…
