Use of alternative growing media in ornamental plants

Authors:
  • STSachin Tm
    Sachin Tm
  • NTNeelam Thakur
    Neelam Thakur
  • PSPriyanshu Sharma
    Priyanshu Sharma
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Abstract
Growing media is an organic or inorganic material that gives the root system anchorage to the plants. For plant metabolism, growth and development, it provides the necessary plant nutrients. Growing media is an integral part of most systems of horticultural development. Availability in large quantities along with its excellent preservation of air and water, low pH and salinity, and freedom from pests and diseases has led the growing media dominant in many parts of the world in the last 50 years. Several growing media, such as sand, peat, perlite, rock wool, sawdust, cocopeat, compost, etc., are found to be individually or in combination suitable for high-value crops such as gerbera, carnation, rose, orchids, Astroemeria, Lilium, etc. Maximum net benefit for ornamental crops can be achieved when different forms of growing media have been used because the growing media take a direct or indirect function in the growth of plants.

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