Effect of Re-Used Lignite and Mineral Wool Growing Mats on Plant Growth, Yield and Fruit Quality of Cucumber and Physical Parameters of Substrates in Hydroponic Cultivation

Effect of Re-Used Lignite and Mineral Wool Growing Mats on Plant Growth, Yield and Fruit Quality of Cucumber and Physical Parameters of Substrates in Hydroponic Cultivation

In hydroponic cultivation of vegetables with a solid substrate, mineral wool predominates. The pro-ecological policy and consumers’ expectations cause an increase in interest in organic substrates, which, when properly used, are less harmful to the environment. The aim of this study was to determine...

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Main Authors: Radosław Łaźny, Małgorzata Mirgos, Jarosław L. Przybył, Jacek S. Nowak, Małgorzata Kunka, Janina Gajc-Wolska, Katarzyna Kowalczyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
substrate parameters
water retention
air-water properties of the organic substrate
SPAD-index
total soluble salts
CIE Lab
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/5/998

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