环保型可重复利用的海棉无土栽培基质的应用研究_英文_.pdfVIP

Acta Agriculturae Zhej iangensis 13(2) : 61~ 66, 2001 The application of polyurethane ether foam (PUR) to soilless culture as an reusable and environmental sound substrate 1 1 2 2 I Guojing ,XU Zhihao , F. Benoit ,N. Ceustermans 1 2 ( Institute of Horticulture, Zhej iang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou3100 1, China; Europ ean Vegetable R D Centre, B2860 SintK atelji neWaver, Belgium) Abstract:The two main problems of substrate culture are the handling of waste caused by substrate mats andthe high yearly cost.Rockwool has been proven worldwide to be an excellent growing medium,but it involved some problems, i. e. a relatively short useful life (2- 3 years max.) and difficulties in disposal of a large amount of 3 2 waste per year (60- 80 m / hm ) .Recent investigations by environmentalists and governments have led to the demands for environmentally sound and reusable substrates. A fiveyear old PUR was compared with new rockwool and cocovita slabs in cultivation of tomato plants in this trial.The aim of this experiment is to determine the effect of different substrates onthe root rhizosphere envi ronment, growth, development and yield of glasshouse tomato, also to determine whether PUR is a satisfactory substrate for hydroponics tomato cultivation and to provide recommendations on management to maximise crop productivity. In terms of EC, pH, it is clear that PUR provides a more stable rhizosphere conditionthanrockwool and co covita.Productivity in terms of fruit number, average weight, total weight and fruit quality from plants grown on PUR 94was as good as rockwool,though less satisfactory than those from cocovita. Over the pe