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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
A novel cost effective design of the hydroponic system for kitchen gardens
Authors
M Baskar, P Arjun, P Mahalakshmi
Abstract
Hydroponic systems have been used as one of the standard methods for commercial production for several crops, including lettuce and tomato. Numerous hydroponic systems have been designed to study plant responses to stresses. In this study, a non-circulating hydroponic protocol that can be easily implemented in kitchen gardens for cultivation of greens and other vegetables utilizing the concept of soil-less culture. This protocol describes the non-circulating hydroponic system set up in detail and the preparation of plant material for successful establishment. Most of the materials described in this protocol can be obtained outside scientific supply companies, making the set up for hydroponic experiments less expensive and convenient. The use of a hydroponic growth system is most advantageous in situations where the nutrient media need to be well controlled and when intact roots need to be harvested for downstream applications. The growth parameters of hydroponically grown plants were compared with the control grown plants without nutrients.
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Pages:1096-1101
How to cite this article:
M Baskar, P Arjun, P Mahalakshmi "A novel cost effective design of the hydroponic system for kitchen gardens ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 1096-1101
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