Hydroponics

A Practical Guide for the Soilless Grower

J. Benton Jones Jr., J. Benton Jones, Jr.

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN:
  9780849331671
• eBook ISBN:
  9781040063170
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Biology
• Index: Biological Sciences

Revolutionary hydroponic/soilless advances are being achieved by efficiently improving results with the application of new concepts, methods, and equipment. The new edition of a bestseller, Hydroponics: A Practical Guide for the Soilless Grower has been revised to reflect these advances with new chapters that provide essential information on greenhouse design, function, and methods for crop production and management. With approximately 40% additional material in the second edition, the book is a state-of-the-art, comprehensive guide. The second edition begins with the concepts of how plants grow and then describes the requirements necessary to be successful when using various hydroponic and soilless growing methods. The major focus is on the nutritional requirements of plants and how best to prepare and use nutrient solutions for different plants using various growing systems under a wide range of environmental conditions. Supported by a wealth of tables, figures, and nutrient formulas the book provides clear explanations of the advantages and disadvantages of each hydroponic growth system. Appropriate for a wide audience, this edition is a practical guide, overview, and handy reference for advanced hobbyists, commercial growers, and researchers.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Preface
• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 How Plants Grow
• Chapter 3 Soil and Hydroponics
• Chapter 4 The Plant Root: Its Roles and Functions
• Chapter 5 The Essential Elements
• Chapter 6 The Beneficial Elements
• Chapter 7 The Nutrient Solution
• Chapter 8 Systems of Hydroponic/ Soilless Culture
• Chapter 9 Systems of Hydroponic Culture
• Chapter 10 Organic Media Soilless Culture
• Chapter 11 Hydroponic Cropping
• Chapter 12 The Hydroponic Greenhouse
• Chapter 13 Diagnostic Testing Procedures
• Chapter 14 Pest Control
• Chapter 15 Educational Role for Hydroponics
• References
• Appendix A: Definitions
• Appendix B: Characteristics of the Essential Elements
• Appendix C: Reference Books
• Appendix D: Conversion Factors
• Index