Causes of Germination Failure in Cereal Crops – Part 2: Soil and Sowing
James Townsend explores the factors influencing germination failure in cereal crops. This part 2 highlights how soil type, previous crops, sowing depth, density, timing, temperature, and post-sowing weather conditions all play crucial roles in crop establishment. Part 1 discussed the importance of seed quality and part 3 focuses on pests and diseases.
Sam A’Court
Sam has wealth of hands-on experience in the design, operation, maintenance, and modification of a wide range of process, utility, and safety systems, encompassing separation, heat exchange, produced water treatment, relief systems, and gas dehydration.
Bristol Series – Corrosion in the Power Industry
Giuseppe will focus on two widespread corrosion mechanisms that routinely lead to large BI claims in the power industry: Corrosion Under Insulation, and Microbiologically Induced Corrosion. He will discuss what causes these degradation mechanisms, as well as how to recognise and prevent them.
Hawkins Webinars: The Bristol Series
Learn from Hawkins’ about the Common Causes of Vehicle Fires, Corrosion in the Power Industry, and Fires Involving Biomass Boilers and more.
Causes of Germination Failure in Cereal Crops – Part 1: The Importance of Seed Quality
Germination failure in cereal crops can lead to significant financial losses for farmers, encompassing not only the cost of seeds but also expenses related to field preparations, pesticides, sowing, resowing, and machinery. Additionally, poor seed quality, storage conditions, and the presence of pests and fungi can contribute to lower germination rates, highlighting the critical importance of seed quality control and proper storage practices in crop management.
Hawkins Welcomes Synthetic Chemistry Expert Benedict Barron
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr Benedict Barron to our Cambridge office. Ben undertook a Master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Bristol and was awarded a first.
Benedict Barron
Dr Benedict Barron: Hawkins’ Fires & Explosions, Contamination & Pollution expert. Ben graduated from his PhD in Chemistry from Imperial College, London.
Materials Series – The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties
Lin introduces the basic characteristics of hydrogen, the current trend for its applications, its effects on materials, and some recent examples of materials failures in the context of insurance claims.
Materials Series – Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes & Tanks
Amir explains what a fibre reinforced composite is, where they are used, and some of the methods for manufacturing pipes and tanks made from composites.
Materials Series – Leaking Pipes & Cylinders
Philippa explores common themes that lead to leaks and failures in high-integrity industries, or the pipework in your home.