Here's the problem with that figure: It's off by a factor of at least 10. They don't call the large fabric planting containers most growers use these days “smart pots” for nothing. They permit the plant to use soil and water far more efficiently. Using a drip irrigation system, Benno prefers to water his plants three gallons once every three days. This is in line with other growers I've talked ...

Fraedrich, S. W., Cram. M. M.. and Handoo. Z. A. 2003. Suitabiliiy of southern pines. other selected crops. and nutsedge to a O~?~qicloru.s sp. associated with stunting of loblolly pine seedlings. Plant Dis. X7: 1129-l 132. An undescribed needle nematode (Longirlonrs sp.) has been associated with severely stunted loblolly pine seedlings at a south Georgia nursery. Containers with selected crop ...

In most cases, plant containers used in the horticulture industry are not reusable, have many negative impacts on environment, and take a long time to degrade. To reduce use of non-biodegradable containers, bio-degradable been developed for industry. However, full potential sustainability is yet be completely explored. Therefore, two novel biodegradable this research effectively contribute sust...

This study aims at assessing the influence of slope angle and multi-directional flexing and their interaction on the root architecture of Robinia pseudoacacia seedlings, with a particular focus on architectural model and trait plasticity. 36 trees were grown from seed in containers inclined at 0° (control) or 45° (slope) in a glasshouse. The shoots of half the plants were gently flexed for 5 mi...

A non-destructive cultivation system was developed to study the dynamics of phosphorus (Pi) uptake by mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal maize plantlets. The system consisted of a plant container connected via silicon tubes to a glass bottle containing a nutrient solution supplemented with Pi. The nutrient solution is pumped with a peristaltic pump to the upper part of the container via the silico...