Date of Graduation
5-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Horticulture (MS)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Horticulture
Advisor/Mentor
Michael R. Evans
Committee Member
Craig S. Rothrock
Second Committee Member
Garry McDonald
Third Committee Member
Ainong Shi
Keywords
DFT, Hydroponics, Medicinal herb, NFT
Abstract
This research study was conducted to determine an optimal nutrient strategy for dandelion production in nutrient film technique (NFT) and deep flow technique (DFT) systems of hydroponics. It was achieved by growing dandelion at varying levels of nutrient solution concentration and pH in both NFT and DFT systems. Additionally, an optimal nutrient solution concentration and timing of application for dandelion seedling production was also determined.
Citation
Gill, R. (2015). Nutrient Management for Growing Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale L.) in Nutrient Film and Deep Flow Hydroponics. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/1505