Production of gherkin seedlings in coconut fiber fertirrigated with different nutrient solutions

Effects of different levels of coconut fiber on blood glucose, serum insulin and minerals in rats.

The effect of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) from coconut kernel (Cocos nucifera L) in rats fed 5%, 15% and 30% level on the concentration of blood glucose, serum insulin and excretion of minerals was studied. Increase in the intake of fiber resulted in significant decrease in the level of blood glucose and serum insulin. Faecal excretion of Cu, Cr, Mn, Mg, Zn and Ca was found to increase in rat...

Experimental Testing of Polymer Reinforced with Coconut Coir Fiber Composites

Reinforced polymer composites have played an ascendant role in a variety of applications for their high meticulous strength and modulus the fiber may be synthetic or natural used to serves as reinforcement in reinforced composites. Glass and other synthetic fiber reinforced composites consists high meticulous strength but their fields of applications are restrained because of their high cost of...

Growth and Production of Coconut

Evaluation of different growth media for tomato seedlings to optimize production and water use

ABSTRACT- Soilless cultivation systems are used to attain higher performance, improve crop quality, conserve water and land, and protect the environment better. This study has attempted to use some agricultural wastes and organic matter, and management practices to optimize water holding capacity of cultural media, which are suitable for the growth of tomato seedlings (Solanum lycopersicum.). F...

Effect of Different Nutrient Solutions on The Yield, Chemical Composition and Nitrate Accumulation of Lettuce in Soilless Culture System

An experiment was conducted to select the optimum nutrient solution for growing lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under hydroponic conditions (open system) and Shahrekord climate, as a completely randomized design with five different nutrient solutions and three replicates, in Shahrekord University. The nutrient solutions were: 1) Research Station for Floriculture and Greenhouse Vegetables (the Nethe...