Soilless culture : theory and practice
Plant production in hydroponics and soilless culture is rapidly expanding throughout the world, raising a great interest in the scientific community. This book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of hydroponics (growing plants without the use of soil), including the properties of the various soilless media and how these properties affect plant performance in relation to basic horticultural operations, such as irrigation and fertilization. The authors also discuss recycled, no-discharge systems including salinity and nutrition management and pathogen eradication
587 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
9780444529756, 0444529756
192078462
Significance of soilless culture in agriculture
Functions of the root system
Physical characteristics of soilless media
Irrigation in soilless production
Technical equipment in soilless production systems
Chemical characteristics of soilless media
Analytical methods used in soilless cultivation
Nutrition of substrate-grown plants
Fertigation management and crops response to solution recycling in semi-closed greenhouses
Pathogen detection and management strategies in soilless plant growing systems
Organic soilless media components
Inorganic and synthetic organic components of soilless agriculture and potting mixes
Growing plants in soilless culture : operational conclusions