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ROOTS
VOLUME 21 – NUMBER 7
October/November 2019
Featured Contributors
LM Dr. Lynette Morgan holds a
B. Hort. Tech. degree and a
PhD in hydroponic greenhouse
production from Massey
University, New Zealand.
Lynette is a partner with Suntec
International Hydroponic
Consultants and has authored
several hydroponic technical
books. Visit suntec.co.nz
for more information.
MB Max Bjermo is the lead product
developer and indoor growing
enthusiast at LEDTonic. Max has
tested, modified, and improved
LED grow lights to achieve ideal
growth and fantastic harvests
for all types of indoor gardens.
Knowing both hardware and plant
biology, Max helps people get the
most out of their grow.
Contributors
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Chris Bond
Eric Hopper
Shannon McKee
Philip McIntosh
Kathryn Van Druff
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DRIP IRRIGATION
Drip irrigation , also termed micro-irrigation, trickle irrigation, or low volume
irrigation, is an efficient method of supplying nutrient solution slowly and directly to
the root zone to minimize evaporation/loss. Drip systems can apply nutrient solution
either from above or from within the soil.
Low tech versions of drip irrigation have been in use for crop production for centuries.
The development of plastic emitters post World War Two revolutionized drip systems;
it created a method for water to flow through passageways inside the emitter, helping
to prevent clogging and slow the flow of nutrient solution to create a slow drip release
pattern. Modern, more-advanced, and widely used flexible drip systems incorporate
the use of a wide range of specially designed emitters that allow adjustment
of nutrient flow rates. There are two primary types of drip systems: recovery
(recirculating) drip systems and non-recovery (non-recirculating) drip systems.
Check out Dr. Lynette Morgan’s article on page 26 for more information.
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