Morphophysiology of mini watermelon in hydroponic cultivation using reject brine and substrates
José S. da Silva, Francisco Vaniés da Silva Sá, Nildo da Silva Dias, Miguel Ferreira Neto, Gleydson Dantas Jales, Pedro Dantas Fernandes
Abstract
HIGHLIGHTS Growth and leaf area of mini watermelon in hydroponic cultivation are reduced at electrical conductivity above 4.00 dS m-1. Electrical conductivity of up to 6.90 dS m-1 does not reduce the net photosynthesis of mini watermelon in hydroponic cultivation. Coconut fiber is the best hydroponic substrate for mini watermelon.
Topics & Concepts
BrineHydroponicsPhotosynthesisHorticultureMathematicsAgronomyEnvironmental scienceBiologyBotanyChemistryOrganic chemistryGrowth and nutrition in plantsInnovations in Aquaponics and Hydroponics SystemsPlant tissue culture and regeneration