Evaluation of substitutes for rock wool as growing substrate for hydroponic tomato production
To reduce the rock wool waste, the present study is focused on the evaluation of sheep wool, Sphagnum and hemp slabs, which may be used as replacement for rock wool as growing substrate for hydroponic tomato production. As such, physical and chemical properties of substrates, the plant growth, yield...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Julius Kühn-Institut
2015-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality |
Online Access: | https://ojs.openagrar.de/index.php/JABFQ/article/view/3556 |