Soilless Culture : Theory and Practice /

Soilless Culture: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, is the first authoritative reference book on both the theoretical and practical aspects of growing plants without the use of soil. It is the go-to source for those involved in this practice, focusing on hydroponics and advancements in technologi...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Raviv, Michael (Editor), Lieth, Johann Heinrich, 1955- (Editor), Bar-Tal, A. (Asher) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, [2019]
Edition:Second edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Soilless Culture: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, is the first authoritative reference book on both the theoretical and practical aspects of growing plants without the use of soil. It is the go-to source for those involved in this practice, focusing on hydroponics and advancements in technologies and methodologies. The book builds on the thorough presentation of both physical and chemical properties of various soilless growing media, also addressing how these properties affect plant performance in basic horticultural operations, such as irrigation and fertilization. In addition, the book describes the latest technical advancements and methodologies, including run-to-waste, re-circulation and closed systems.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780444636973
0444636978
9780444636966
044463696X