Author:Mangaiyarkarasi R
Vol:107, Issue:march(1-3)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.29321/MAJ.2020.000341Aeroponic is the culturing of whole plants with their roots fed by an air/water nutrient fog. Aeroponic is a method of growing plants where theyare anchored in holes in styrofoam panels and their roots are suspendedin the air beneath the panel. The panels compose a sealed box to preventlight penetration to encourage root growth and prevent algae growth. Thenutrient solution is sprayed in fine mist form to the roots. Misting is donefor a few seconds every 2 – 3 minutes. This is sufficient to keep roots moistand nutrient solution aerated. The plants obtain nutrients and water fromthe solution film that adheres to the roots
Key words : Air, styrofoam, panels, spray, horticulture
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