Evaluation of compost leachates for plant growth in hydroponic culture

Journal of Plant Nutrition

Volumn 28, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 651-667

  Jarecki, M K ^a,b   Chong, C ^a   Voroney, R P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH   (Canada)

^b OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Compost leachate; Hydroponic culture; Nutrient balance; Recycling irrigation water

Indexed keywords

BASIDIOMYCOTA; LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM; TAGETES ERECTA;

EID: 17644370048     PISSN: 01904167     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/PLN-200052639     Document Type: Article

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