Reducing nutrient imbalance in recirculating drainage solution of stone wool grown tomato

Chris Blok, Wim Voogt and Tommaso Barbagli

Agricultural Water Management, 2023, vol. 285, issue C

Abstract: Recirculation of drainage solution reduces the emission of water, nutrients and plant protection products from both substrate-based and water-based growing systems. During cultivation, deviations in nutrient ratios in the root environment may potentially affect yield and quality as well as motivate a grower to discharge the drainage solution. Our objective was to quantify imbalances in nutrient ratios and to assess what part of the nutrient imbalances can be prevented with practical measures.

Keywords: Hydroponic; Soilless cultivation; Recirculation; Nutrient uptake; Ion uptake energy; Root oxygen uptake (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2023.108360

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