ISHS Acta Horticulturae 150: International Symposium on Substrates in Horticulture other than Soils In Situ
PROBLEMS IN THE PRODUCTION OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS IN "EL MARESME" AREA |
| Author: | J.F. Aguilà |
| Abstract:
After a short historical introduction to "El Maresme", this paper presents the problem of the cultivation of container-grown ornamental plants in this zone, mainly due to the difficulties in controlling light intensity, temperature and relative humidity in the conventional greenhouse. The necessity of designing a greenhouse for Mediterranean climatic conditions becomes essential to satisfy ecophysiological requirements of foliage plants. The choice of a substrate, which acts as a suitable water and fertiliser supplier, in the all-integrated system of controlled environmental conditions is discussed. | |
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