Development of a hydroponic system for corn forage using nutrient film technique
Date
4-2013
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
Major Course
Major in Structures and Environment
College
College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Vicente G. Ballaran, Jr.
Abstract
A multi-layer hydroponic system using Nutrient Film Technique was developed to grow corn as forage. Variety 6 from Institute of Plant Breeding was the corn used in this experiment. The nutrient solution used was calcium nitrate, 15-10-30 (yield booster), and 30-10-10 (high nitrogen). A submersible water pump was used to recirculate the nutrient solution. Three kinds of set-up were tested due to the modifications in the design of the system. Results showed that the set-up with rubber tubings as inlet and open canal for drainage had the best results among the design set-ups. This set-up was able to grow corn with more consistent nutrient flow rate and minimal leaks thus a hydroponic system for corn forage using Nutrient Film Technique was successfully developed.
Language
English
Location
UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)
Call Number
LG 993.5 2013 A2 /C83
Recommended Citation
Cuasay, Jose Mari D., "Development of a hydroponic system for corn forage using nutrient film technique" (2013). Undergraduate Theses. 5628.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/5628
Document Type
Thesis