1. Introduction 2.2. Physical Properties 2.2. 1. Bulk density 2.2. 2. Particle size distribution
2.2. 3. Total porosity and its components 2.2. 4. Air-filled porosity and root respiration 2.2. 5 …

The effects of soil and closed soilless systems (cocofibre, perlite and pumice culture) on
precocity, productivity, water use, plant mineral composition and fruit quality were studied on …

The components of soilless growing media and potting mixes used in horticulture are
primarily selected based on their physical and chemical characteristics and, in particular …

This chapter covers the most representative and most widely applied media out of the
numerous existing substrates. In this chapter substrates are grouped into two categories of …

The results of the water retention curves between (pF-2 and-4.2) matric potential for two
substrates perlite and peat, are presented in this paper. Perlite is an inorganic, expanded …

Substrates are used in green walls and roofs to supply air and water to the roots of the
growing plants. These substrates are porous with micropores which store water and …

El tamaño de partícula del sustrato tiene un importante efecto sobre sus características
físicas, principalmente sobre la proporción humedad–aire. El objetivo del presente estudio …

Peat and coir are commonly used for substrate production of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium
sp.). Perlite is also typically added to improve drainage and stability of the media. The …

Se estudiaron los cambios en las propiedades físicas del Tezontle por efecto de su reúso
como sustrato para el cultivo de tomate (primer uso T0, primer reúso T1 y segundo reúso …

This study presents the results of the water retention characteristics of six groups (0.25 mm
to 8.35 mm) of expanded perlite (EP) produced from two crushed raw perlite rocks of Turkey …