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Grow Cannabis With Healthy Roots – Oxygen can be a limiting factor in the root zone by Ed Rosenthal
“Cannabis plants are dependent on their environment for materials and energy. These key inputs, known as the limiting factors, drive photosynthesis and therefore plant growth. As outlined in the Marijuana Grower’s Handbook, the limiting factors are light, carbon dioxide, nutrients, water, and temperature. Through my work to update the book, which is now the Cannabis… Read more
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“Largest Aeroponic Cannabis Farm in World: Aeriz (Phoenix, Arizona)”
Categories: VideoCannaCribs. video. YouTube.com. Dec. 17, 2020. SUMMARY: “Aeriz is a cannabis grow operation located in Phoenix, Arizona that grows 100% aeroponically. Aeroponic cultivation is a revolutionary grow process that uses a recyclable grow medium instead of soil. Clean white roots are suspended in a custom-fitted table and misted with the precise amounts of nutrients and… Read more
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“Getting to the Roots of Aeroponic Indoor Farming”
Categories: Scholarly ResearchBethany M. Eldridge, et al. 2020. New Phytologist 228(4): 1183-1192. ABSTRACT: “Vertical farming is a type of indoor agriculture where plants are cultivated in stacked systems. It forms a rapidly growing sector with new emerging technologies. Indoor farms often use soil-free techniques such as hydroponics and aeroponics. Aeroponics involves the application to roots of a… Read more
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“Aeroponics: Using Air To Grow Healthy Cannabis Plants”
Categories: Blog PostsAdam Parsons. royalqueenseeds.com. June 23, 2020. This article highlights the advantages of aeroponics and cannabis plants, such as reduced water usage and prevention of soil-borne diseases. It also provides an overview of the equipment required and the steps involved in setting up an aeroponic system. The post serves as a useful resource for those interested… Read more
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“Aeroponics 101: Learn the Basics of Aeroponics and See How this Method Is Being Scaled for Large-Scale Cannabis Growing Facilities”
Categories: Online PublicationTim Youngblood. cannabis tech. cannabistech.com. March 20, 2020. This article gives a comprehensive introduction to aeroponics, a cultivation technique used in cannabis growing facilities. It explains how aeroponics differs from traditional growing methods, highlighting the benefits it offers, such as faster growth, increased yields, and reduced water usage. The article covers various aspects of aeroponics,… Read more
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“How to Grow Food in Space: The Antarctic Base Preparing for Human Space Colonies”
Categories: Online PublicationHayley Bennett. BBC Science Focus. sciencefocus.com. Feb. 6, 2020. As NASA continues to research the benefits of growing food in space, this article takes a closer look at NASA’s on-the-ground aeroponics experiments in Antarctica. SUMMARY: “At a remote outpost in Antarctica, scientists are growing vegetables. Today’s astronauts have to exist largely on pre-packed meals, with… Read more
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“Monitoring and Control Systems in Agriculture Using Intelligent Sensor Techniques: A Review of the Aeroponic System”
Categories: Scholarly ResearchImran Ali Lakhiar, et al. Hindawi: Journal of Sensors 2018. Article ID 8672769. ABSTRACT: “In recent years, intelligent sensor techniques have achieved significant attention in agriculture. It is applied in agriculture to plan the several activities and missions properly by utilising limited resources with minor human interference. Currently, plant cultivation using new agriculture methods is… Read more