Principles of Agricultural Engineering Vol- 2

This book provides detailed information on how to design, set up and operate hydroponic culture systems. The text describes the most successful growing cultures to use with specific crops and details media as well as hydroponic techniques. Chapters cover Introduction to hydroponics, site considerations, alternatives, hydroponics equipment, nutrient film technique (NFT) culture, rockwool culture, aggregate culture, other techniques: selected examples, greenhouse operation, plant culture in hydroponics, vegetable crops, berry and other fruit crops, flower crops, other crops, the management of a commercial hydroponic farm, hydroponics troubleshooting, pest, disease and weed management in hydroponics, plant nutrient solutions, automation of, protected cultivation technology, protected hydroponics structures and more. This book is ideal for agronomists, horticulturalists, greenhouse and nursery managers, progressive farmers, extension specialists, and people interested in soilless culture plants.