Use of sawdust, coco soil and pumice in hydroponically grown strawberry

Marinou, Eleni; Chrysargyris, Antonios; Tzortzakis, Nikolaos

doi:10.17221/297/2013-pse

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“…The average fruit size ranged between 11.72–14.77 g. berry -1 in accordance with previous observations with ‘Seascape’ [ 46 ]. Total strawberry yield and mean fruit weight did not differ for plants grown in CF, PS25 and AB, as previously reported in the literature [ 47 , 48 ]. Similar strawberry yields were attained using the PS25 substrate while requiring less water compared to those with AB and CF ( S2 Table ).…”

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Sawdust and Bark-Based Substrates for Soilless Strawberry Production: Irrigation and Electrical Conductivity Management

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The objective of this work was to optimize a soilless growing system for producing bare-root strawberry transplants in three organic substrates. Three trials were conducted in the Quebec City area to determine the productivity potential of a peat-sawdust mixture (PS25) and an aged bark (AB) material compared to conventional coconut fiber (CF) substrate. A first experiment was carried out to define appropriate irrigation set points for each substrate that allowed optimal plant growth and fruit yields. For all substrates, wetter conditions (irrigation started at -1.0 kPa for CF; -1.5 kPa for AB and PS25, relative to -1.5 kPa for CF; -2.5 kPa for AB and PS25) enhanced plant growth and fruit production. The second trial was carried out to test the productivity potential for commercial production of the three substrates using high-tunnels. After the addition of an initial fertilizer application to PS25, we successfully established bare-root plants that gave similar fruit yields than those in CF and AB. The productivity potential of PS25 and AB were further confirmed during a third trial under greenhouse conditions. The critical factor for plant establishment in PS25 was attributed to consistent N, P and S immobilization by microorganisms, as well as the retention of other elements (Mg2+, K+) in the growth media. Taken together, our results showed that PS25 and AB are promising alternative substrates to coconut coir dust for strawberry cultivation. This paper also provides a useful guide for strawberry cultivation in Quebec, and suggests future research that might be conducted to optimize soilless systems for cold-climate strawberry production in Northern America.

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Sawdust and Bark-Based Substrates for Soilless Strawberry Production: Irrigation and Electrical Conductivity Management

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“…Biochar is also a candidate substrate for soilless cultivation of leafy vegetables since research studies demonstrated that its use increased plant growth and mineral composition and decreased the undesirable growth of algae in nutrient solution (Awad et al, 2017). Other potential peat substitutes include composts from distillery wastes (Bustamante et al, 2008), mixtures of vegetable waste, manure and sawdust (Gavilanes-Ter an et al, 2016), paper waste (Chrysargyris et al, 2018a), hazelnut husks (Dede et al, 2011), and sawdust (Marinou et al, 2013) among others.…”

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Cotton and cardoon byproducts as potential growing media components for Cichorium spinosum L. commercial cultivation

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Stojković

et al. 2019

Journal of Cleaner Production

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The intensification of horticultural crops cultivation makes urgent the seeking for alternative growth substrates that could substitute non-renewable and/or synthetic growing media, such as peat and rock wool. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the potential use of byproducts from two industrial crops commonly cultivated in the Mediterranean basin, namely cardoon and cotton, as growth substrates for Cichorium spinosum, while zeolite addition was also tested as a soil amendment. A pot experiment was carried for two consecutive growing periods and plant growth was evaluated for six growing media compositions, while plant extracts were also evaluated in terms of their phenolic compounds profile, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The results of this study showed that cotton byproducts and zeolite may partially substitute peat in growth substrate of C. spinosum and high yields comparable to peat may be achieved. Phenolic compounds content and antioxidant activity of leaves' extracts was higher for plants grown in soil which showed severe stress symptoms comparing to the other tested substrate blends. Antimicrobial activity was also affected by growth substrate composition, only in the case of antibacterial properties of leaves' extracts, whereas none of the extracts presented significant antifungal activities. In conclusion, the use of cotton ginning byproducts and zeolite in growth substrate blends may partially substitute conventional substrates as peat in horticultural crops production, resulting in reduction of production cost and lessening of bulky byproducts' management and related environmental burden without compromising yield.

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“…Total phenolics were determined with the Folin–Ciocalteu method at 755 nm as described by Marinou et al . and the results were expressed as equivalents of gallic acid (GAE) g –1 fresh weight (FW).…”

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“…29 The extracts of supernatant was used for the analysis of total phenolic content and total antioxidant activity by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and 2,2 ′ -azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) assays. Total phenolics were determined with the Folin-Ciocalteu method at 755 nm as described by Marinou et al 30 and the results were expressed as equivalents of gallic acid (GAE) g -1 fresh weight (FW). The antioxidant capacity was evaluated using the DPPH, FRAP and ABTS assays as described by Wojdylo et al 31 with some modifications.…”

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Physiochemical properties of petunia edible flowers grown under saline conditions and their postharvest performance under modified atmosphere packaging and ethanol application

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BACKGROUND Edible flowers have both great nutritional value and sensory appeal; however, their shelf‐life is limited to a few days because they are highly perishable. RESULTS The impact of postharvest ethanol (ET) treatment and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the quality and storage of edible flowers collected from short‐term salt‐stressed plants was tested. Hydroponically grown petunia (Petunia x hybrita L.) plants were subjected to salinity (0–50–100 mmol L–1 NaCl) and harvested flowers were stored for up to 14 days in MAP and/ET vapours. The salinity of 100 mmol L–1 NaCl decreased plant biomass and negatively affected physiological processes as a result of stomata closure. Flower polyphenols, antioxidants, carotenoids and anthocyanins increased with 50 mmol L–1 of NaCl, indicating a higher nutritional value. Short‐term exposure of petunia to salinity decreased the flower N, K and Ca concentrations. During storage for 7 days, salinity lead to deteriorated flowers that showed browning as a result of tissue breakdown, whereas CO2 production and weight loss were unaffected by salinity. After 14 days of storage, salinity decreased flower respiration and increased weight loss, whereas ET application completely destroyed the flowers. Carotenoids and anthocyanins were decreased by a combination of salinity and ET. Petunia flowers revealed the induction of both non‐enzymatic (i.e. proline content) and enzymatic (catalase) mechanisms to overcome the stress caused by salinity at harvest stage and/or ethanol at storage. CONCLUSION The results of the present study demonstrate that a short‐stress salinity of 50 mmol L–1 NaCl can be used for petunia growth and also that flowers of nutritional value can be stored for up to 7 days, whereas ET application failed to preserve petunia flowers. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry

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Use of sawdust, coco soil and pumice in hydroponically grown strawberry

Cited by 41 publications

References 20 publications

Sawdust and Bark-Based Substrates for Soilless Strawberry Production: Irrigation and Electrical Conductivity Management

Sawdust and Bark-Based Substrates for Soilless Strawberry Production: Irrigation and Electrical Conductivity Management

Cotton and cardoon byproducts as potential growing media components for Cichorium spinosum L. commercial cultivation

Physiochemical properties of petunia edible flowers grown under saline conditions and their postharvest performance under modified atmosphere packaging and ethanol application

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