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Entrepreneurship development in Horticulture with various Hydroponic Systems was presented. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. There are various hydroponic systems including passive capillary and active flood and drain systems. The nutrient film technique provides a constant film of nutrients to plant roots. Large scale hydroponic farming and vertical urban farming are growing to meet future food demands. Hydroponics has advantages like faster growth, fewer pests, and higher quality produce but also costs more initially and requires daily management.
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entrepreneurship development in Horticulture with various Hydroponic System
- 1. Entrepreneurship development in Horticulture with various Hydroponic Systems Presented by: NIKHIL AMBISH MEHTA Research Officer Punjab State Farmer’s and Farm Worker’s Commission, Mohali
- 2. HYDROPONICS The word hydroponics technically means working water, stemming from the Latin words "hydro" meaning water, and "ponos" meaning labor (working). Hydroponics is a subset of hydro-culture and is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. 2
- 3. Hydroponic - Working Water 3 Two types - Solution culture and Medium culture. 1. Hydroponics- • Solution Culture Type: • Deep water culture: plant roots suspended in nutrient solution – • Capillary System ( Passive ): inert porous medium transports water and nutrients by capillary action. Pot sits in shallow solution or on a capillary mat saturated with nutrient solution. • Flood and Drain System (Active ): movement of water with pump . • Nutrient Film Technique(Dr Alan Cooper, 1960’s) (only solution for roots) – Continuous flow solution culture, Growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. • Medium Culture : Solid medium for roots , SoilLess –Grow bags or Trough • Dutch Pot System: sub- or top irrigated, and in a container 2. Aeroponics • In Air-Roots hanging in container- used in Potato 3. Aquaponics : • Plants grown in Floating garden with water from Fish pond water
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- 5. Hydroponics - Passive systems Passive systems (no moving parts) are great for beginning hydroponics gardeners because they are inexpensive, portable, and simple to set up. Capillary System (passive) The capillary or wick system do not use pumps or timers. Water and nutrients are drawn up to the roots by capillary action. These systems may be important when designing a system to operate in a space station where gravity is nonexistent. 5
- 6. Hydroponics - Active systems Active systems employ pumps and other devices to deliver nutrient solutions to plant roots. Flood and Drain System (active) Most versatile. Each time the water floods from the lower reservoir into the upper growing tray, the roots are bathed in the fresh nutrients. When the nutrient drains back to the reservoir, fresh air is drawn through the root system refreshing oxygen to the roots. 6
- 7. Hydroponics -Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) The NFT systems provide a constant film of water and nutrients along the bottom of a channel. In effect, part of the roots grow down in the water/ nutrients and parts of the roots above the water line getting fresh air and oxygen 7
- 8. NUTRIENT FILM TECHNIQUE Recirculating cultivation system Continuous flow of nutrient solution past roots Shallow stream (film) of water containing all dissolved nutrients is recirculated past the bare roots of plants in a watertight, dark channel. Roots develop at bottom of channel allowing for an abundant supply of oxygen to the roots. • Slope of 1:100 recommended, but 1:30 and 1:40 are also used As general guide the flow rate is 1 L (0.26 gal.) per minute with an upper limit of 2 L (0.53 gal) per minute Channel length should not exceed 10-15 meters (33-49 ft.) Operator have to pay close attention to nutrient balances, water temperature and pathogens 8
- 9. Hydroponics Yesterday – Today - Tomorrow 9
- 10. Horizontal single Layer NFT system 10
- 11. Vertical wall type NFT System 11
- 12. Multilayer - A Shape NFT System 12
- 13. Multilayer - A Shape NFT System 13
- 14. The Present… Large Scale Hydroponic Farming 14 Large scale hydroponic farming is in use around the world to grow the produce that we eat.
- 15. The Present… Hydroponic Farming Today 15 Shipping containers are being repurposed to create mobile local farms allowing for produce to be grown in the area where is will be consumed where typical farm land may not be available http://podponics.com/
- 16. Medium Culture : Soil Less culture Run to waste (drain to waste) – Recycled Nutrient Solution - 16
- 17. 17 Soilless cultivation at CEV Kartarpur Jalandhar
- 18. Dutch pot System Technique using pot system 18
- 19. Multilayer Dutch pot system 19
- 20. Tower Type- Dutch Pot System 20
- 21. Dutch pot System Technique using pot system with Aeroponics 21
- 22. Aeroponics 22
- 23. Aquaponic Aquaponics is a fantastic way of growing plants faster and more efficiently than more traditional methods. The fact that you can breed fish at the same time is a big bonus. 23
- 25. The Present… Hydroponic Farming in Space 25 The Veggie system will expand fresh food production in space. Rooting pillows made of Teflon-coated Kevlar and Nomex, hold the planting media and nutrients. The rooting pillows are either preloaded with seeds or astronauts inserts them in space. The system is adjustable; as the plant grows the pillow expands. A water reservoir located below the pillows and a root mat add water through capillary action. Energy efficient LEDs emit blue, red and green light, producing the spectrum plants need to thrive. Astronaut Steve Swanson activates the Veggie on the ISS, May 2014
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- 28. The Future… Vertical Hydroponic Farming 28 It is estimated that by 2050 the world’s population will have boomed to 9.1 billion people. According to the UN food production will need to increase by 70%. Vertical farming and Urban Roof Top farming with Hydroponics as the answer to this problem. Benefits To Hotel industry, Malls and Urban Kitchen gardens
- 29. The Future… Equinox Farming Ship (concept design) 29 Engineers and designers are turning towards our vast oceans for solutions to support food needs for the expanding world population. Equinox farming ships are designed to be self-sufficient and carbon- neutral; they will be powered by solar and wind energy; crops will be grown hydroponically using seawater that has gone through a desalinization Techniques.
- 30. Lettuce Cultivation – Leafy Vegetables in NFT - Amritsar 30
- 31. 31 Lettuce cultivation in Moga- By : Gurkirpal Singh
- 32. NFT Models for Research Institute/University 32
- 33. Kitchen Garden Model of NFT 33
- 34. NFT With Gurkirpal Singh from Moga, Punjab 34 Brahmi cultivation A shape Design =1500 plants in 20 feet long, 4 feet width, 6 feet height. Rs=30,000 cost
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- 36. Advantages Faster Growth- Hydroponics works by automatically getting the complete nutrient mixture and water to the roots without drowning the plant. Plants get everything they need all the time, so they do not waste growing a lot of roots or searching for nutrients. No Weeds or Pests- Gardening without soil eliminates the weeds do you do not need weed sprays. Also, because there are no weeds, there will be no backache from a hoe or rototiller. Since most pests live and breed in the soil, you do not need to use pesticides or other toxic chemicals. Great Plant Quality and Taste- Since the plants get everything it needs, all the time, it will reward you with great taste, strong and fast growth, and overall plant quality. Grow in Any Condition- Systems may be constructed and used in any location from space to under water exploration. Smaller Growing Area 36
- 37. Disadvantages Cost of initial investment on hydroponic systems is high. Hydroponic production is management, capital and labor intensive. A high level of expertise is required. Daily attention is necessary. Specially formulated, soluble nutrients must always be used. Pests and diseases remain a big risk. Some water born diseases can spread rapidly in recirculation system. 37
- 38. Thank You 38Contact number- 7508018998 Email- dr.nikhil.hdo@gmail.com