Nutrient delivery systems for crop production in the controlled environment

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Abstract

The foundation of all plant production systems is the effective, efficient and dependable means of nutrient delivery to the plant. The nutrient delivery system directly influences the physical components and the plant culture tasks of the plant management technique within the controlled environment agriculture system. The nutrient delivery system can be described in terms of its mechanism for water delivery to the plant. Examples of an aeroponic root growth system, and a traditional tomato production system, within the controlled environment facilities at the University of Arizona, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center are provided.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInternational Symposium on Design and Environmental Control of Tropical and Subtropical Greenhouses
PublisherInternational Society for Horticultural Science
Pages207-212
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9789066059054
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 30 2002

Publication series

NameActa Horticulturae
Volume578

Keywords

  • Aeroponics
  • Controlled environment
  • Greenhouse
  • Irrigation
  • Nutrient delivery
  • Tomato

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Horticulture

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