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STRATEGIES AND TECHNOLOGIES TO OPTIMIZE RESOURCES IN CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE

Objective

1) Quantify water usage to grow greenhouse crops in large commercial greenhouses. 2) Evaluate silicon application methods, concentrations, and application frequency on plant sensitivity to biotic and abiotic stresses in soilless substrates and hydroponic production systems.

Investigators
Boldt J K; Raudales, R. E.
Institution
University of Connecticut
Start date
2019
End date
2020
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5082-21000-018-30S
Accession number
437196
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