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

Document Type

Thesis

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