Articles
AEROPONICS – A PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND RESEARCH TOOL
Article number
648_22
Pages
185 – 190
Language
English
Abstract
Aeroponics involves spraying plant roots with a fine mist of a complete nutrient solution.
At Massey University we have used aeroponics for both plant research and for crop production, and have developed systems for growing vegetable crops eg. tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes and herbs, and flower crops Lisianthus and Zantedeschia.
Aeroponic techniques have also been used as a research tool to examine gas levels in the root zone, crop nutrition and root growth.
At Massey University we have used aeroponics for both plant research and for crop production, and have developed systems for growing vegetable crops eg. tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes and herbs, and flower crops Lisianthus and Zantedeschia.
Aeroponic techniques have also been used as a research tool to examine gas levels in the root zone, crop nutrition and root growth.
Authors
C.B. Christie, M.A. Nichols
Keywords
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