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A Compact Continuous Flow and Constant Level Solution Culture Renewal System 1
Author(s) -
Callahan L. M.,
Engel R. E.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1986.00021962007800030033x
Subject(s) - aeration , continuous flow , jar , flow (mathematics) , inlet , distributor , environmental science , constant (computer programming) , tube (container) , nutrient , process engineering , computer science , mechanics , engineering , ecology , waste management , mechanical engineering , biology , physics , operating system , programming language
Researchers need a practical, compact, and versatile continuous flow and constantly renewed nutrient culture system. Therefore, such a system for plant growth in nutrient culture was developed and tested. Numerous individual culture jars can be supported by a single solution reservoir and distributor jar. Solution flow throughout the system is automatic with only the reservoir unit needing manual replacement or resupply. The level of solution in culture jars can be fixed easily and maintained rellably by adjustment of the air inlet tube in the reservoir jar. Each culture jar can be regulated for drainage and aeration. A compact aeration system adapts to the entire unit.