Rootzone Physiology in Hydroponic Systems
Root physiology in hydroponic systems (led by Dr. Paul Kusuma) focuses on exploring the roles of roots in producing high value horticultural crops, and how the rootzone system can be manipulated for maximum outputs with minimized inputs. Specifically, we have ongoing projects investigating:
- How dynamically manipulating nutrient solution electrical conductivity can increase growth and yield.
- The mechanism by which an increase in root penetration resistance decreases yield.
- How the physical and chemical properties of rootzone media affects root development, and thus shoot development
- The optimization of monitoring and controlling crop nutrient solutions.
Our top 3 publications
- to be continued