Complete Guide for Growing Plants Hydroponically by J. Benton... - 9781138401518

CRC Press

With the continued implementation of new equipment and new concepts and methods, such as hydroponics and soilless practices, crop growth has improved and become more efficient. Focusing on the basic principles and practical growth requirements, the Complete Guide for Growing Plants Hydroponically offers valuable information for the commercial grower, the researcher, the hobbyist, and the student interested in hydroponics. It provides details on methods of growing that are applicable to a range of environmental growing systems.The author begins with an introduction that covers the past, present, and future of hydroponics. He also describes the basic concepts behind how plants grow, followed by several chapters that present in-depth practical details for hydroponic growing systems:\nThe essential plant nutrient elements \nThe nutrient solution \nRooting media \nSystems of hydroponic culture \nHydroponic application factors \nThese chapters cover the nutritional requirements of plants a.