This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The FIBRALUR® wood fibre substrate has been successfully evaluated as substrate in tomato and melon culture. This material could replace the ...

As supermarket produce prices and instances of food recalls rise, interest in at-home gardening systems has also increased. Hydroponic growing systems don’t require soil and take up minimal room ...

image: Today many agricultural plants are grown using hydroponics, i.e. in artificial soilless environments. The source of nutrients for the plants is a special substrate surrounding their roots.

"It teaches students about local sourcing, growing your own food, as well as saves money for the food service department by ...

Abstract: Hydroponic production is capital and resource intensive. Organic labels for hydroponic crops can potentially increase revenue as organic produce is sold at premium prices. However, organic ...

The clumps of discarded hair on the salon floor could one day help to grow your lunchtime salad, thanks to scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), who have created ...