Sphagnum moss

Comparison between aquaponics, hydroponics and traditional method for cultivation of spinach was carried out. In this study, spinach was grown in the soilless media like perlite and sphagnum moss. Medias were used to support plant growth. From these Media the perlite media was used in aquaponics and sphagnum moss was used in hydroponics. This study was carried out to examine different morphological characters like height, germination period, surface area, yield of spinach, and biochemical analysis like protein, carbohydrate, chlorophyll content.

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An investigation entitled “Effect of etiolation, wrapping materials and media on rooting and survival in air layering of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Allahabad Safeda” was conducted at Horticultural Research Farm, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during the year Kharif – 2017, to find out suitable combination of treatments for rooting and survival of air layers without using rooting hormones in guava.

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Phalaenopsis orchids occupy a top position in the international market as pot plant. Commonly used media for growing Phalaenopsis orchid are coconut husk chips, tree bark, fir bark, cocopeat and sphagnum moss. Growing medium is important as it provides anchorage, retains moisture, nutrients and aerates the roots. In addition to these functions, a study was carried out to assess the possible growth promoting effects of sphagnum moss on orchids when used as growing medium. Eight month old hardened plants of Phalaenopsis ‘Magic Kiss’ were used for the trial.

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