The Economics of Soilless Production
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The Economics of Soilless Production

  1. 279 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Economics of Soilless Production

About this book

Crop production is closely associated to soil. However, this is not the only way to grow crops. With continuous advancement in science research growing of crops is now being done in soilless media and this practice is growing. With soilless crop production reducing the risk of soil borne diseases, this book helps the audience to learn the details of soilless production in a simple language and well-illustrated explanations. The book describes crops that are mostly grown in soilless media and the reasons behind the crop's choices. It also discusses the most important physical and chemical properties of different soilless medias. Further it describes how to carry out management practices of different soilless media in order to get the most from the media. It also shows how to maintain, recycle and dispose the soilless media. This book has great knowledge for individuals seeking to invest in soilless production at both starter level or pro level. The audience of the book also get some basic guide on some steps of establishing either a small scale or large-scale hydroponic farm. At the end of the book, the audience will benefit from a detailed review of how to grow some crops that are commonly grown in soilless media.

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Yes, you can access The Economics of Soilless Production by Nekesah T. Wafullah in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technik & Maschinenbau & Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  5. TABLE OF CONTENTS
  6. List of Figures
  7. List of Tables
  8. List of Abbreviations
  9. Acknowledgement
  10. Preface
  11. Chapter 1 Introduction To Soilless Production
  12. Chapter 2 Soilless Media Components
  13. Chapter 3 Root Growth in Soilless Culture
  14. Chapter 4 Characteristics of Soilless Media
  15. Chapter 5 Management Practices in Soilless Media
  16. Chapter 6 Equipment in Soilless Production
  17. Chapter 7 Specific Soilless Crop Production Systems
  18. References
  19. Index
  20. Back Cover