journal article
Oct 01, 1998
Root Medium Physical Properties
Abstract
Acceptable physical properties are an integral part of root-media quality. However, there is no one growing medium that works best in all situations because root-media physical properties are not constant, but rather can be affected by the grower. Understanding the root environment under production conditions requires an understanding of the dynamic nature of air : water : solid ratio in the medium. The objective of this review is to consider key aspects of root-medium physical properties, which include bulk density and particle size, container capacity, media settling, water absorption, rewettability, moisture release characteristics, and water loss due to evaporation from the root-medium surface.
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- Published
- Oct 01, 1998
- Vol/Issue
- 8(4)
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- 481-485
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William R. Argo (1998). Root Medium Physical Properties. HortTechnology, 8(4), 481-485. https://doi.org/10.21273/horttech.8.4.481
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