Category: Nutrients
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5.4.1. Nitrate in Depth
Predicate All discussions of research papers on nitrate must be predicated with a caution. The 10 ppm of nitrate of the scientists, (the Hach test kit and the Lamotte test kit) is a 44 ppm test level of nitrate via the “normal” aquarium test kits (API aquarium test kit, the Seachem Multitest kit, the Sera…
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Chlorine
Chlorine You may not realise it but chlorine is classed as a plant micronutrient meaning that it is essential for the proper growth of plants. It is important to note though, that it is the ion (Cl‑) rather than the gas (Cl2) that is used by plants. In particular, chlorine is important for plant photosynthesis as it…
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Towards a more sustainable fertilization: Combined use of compost and inorganic fertilization for tomato cultivation
Towards a more sustainable fertilization: Combined use of compost and inorganic fertilization for tomato cultivation Author links open overlay panelTeresa Hernández, Carmen Chocano, José-Luis Moreno, Carlos García Show more Add to Mendeley Share Cite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2014.07.006Get rights and content Abstract The feasibility of using combined organic and inorganic fertilizers as an alternative to conventional inorganic fertilization was tested for tomato crops. To do…
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Nutrient dynamics in integrated aquaculture–hydroponics systems
Nutrient dynamics in integrated aquaculture–hydroponics systems Author links open overlay panelDamon ESeawrightaRobert RStickneybRichard BWalkerc Show more Add to Mendeley Share Cite https://doi.org/10.1016/S0044-8486(97)00168-3Get rights and content Abstract Changes in concentrations of dissolved Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, NO3-N, Na, P, and Zn, as a function of increasing biomass of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed a…