Exploring the Simultaneous Effect of Total Ion Concentration and K:Ca:Mg Ratio of the Nutrient Solution on the Growth and Nutritional Value of Hydroponically Grown <i>Cichorium spinosum</i> L.
Nutrient-efficient plants and agricultural systems could tackle issues resulting from conventional agriculture. Spiny chicory (<i>Cichorium spinosum</i> L.), a very adaptive, wild edible vegetable, is gaining commercial interest as a functional food. Floating-raft hydroponics is a method...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/12/9/2214 |