PROSPECTS ON A NOVEL APPROACH TO STUDY THEIMPACT OF NUTRITIONAL FACTORS ON DISEASESUPPRESSIVENESS IN GROWING MEDIA

摘要

Production of high value horticultural crops depends on optimization of all growing factors, such as nutrient and water supply as well as climate and disease and pest control. Advancement in the understanding of plant nutritional and water requirements was the basis for the development of modern high tech horticultural production systems (soilless systems, hydroponic systems) where plants are grown in various types of containers and natural soil is replaced by growing media (GM). Replacement of soil improved plant health and the occupational environment.