the effect of different nutrient solutions on growing of basils in hydroponics

THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY NGUYEN THI THUY CHUNG THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT NUTRIENT SOLUSIONS ON GROWING OF BASILS IN HYDROPONICS BACHELOR THESIS Study Mode : Full-time Major : Environmental Science and Management Faculty : International Programs Office Batch : 2015 - 2019 Type : On-the-Job Training (OJT) Thai Nguyen - 2019 DOCUMENTATION PAGE WITH ABSTRACT Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry Bachelor of Environmental Science Degree Program and Management Student name Nguyen Thi Thuy Chung Student ID DTN 1554290006 The effect of different nutrient solutions Thesis Title on growing of basils in hydroponics Supervisor (s) Prof Nguyen The Hung Supervisor’s Signature Growing plants without soil, also known as hydroponics is quite common all over the World but in Vietnam it is still quite new technology to many people Hydroponics is a beneficial method of farming because when this method is applied, it helps reduce labor, crop damage caused by disease and inclement weather, and produce higher crop yield and quality Basil is a favorable herb vegetable in Vietnam, usually used as raw vegetable therefore it is required to be as clean as possible However, no study to determine hydroponic solution for Basil is availabable therefore this thesis intends to present the results of the research about The effect of different nutrient solutions on growing of basils in hydroponics Keywords: Hydroponics solution, basil, growth, yield Number of pages: 47 Date of Submission: 18th September 2019 ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like firstly to thank Prof Nguyen The Hung From the beginning, he had confidence in my abilities to not only complete a degree but to complete it with excellence I wish to thank the lab member known as Mr Nguyen Van Quang He helped me very enthusiastically during the time I did the experiment at Start-up Project no which was cultivated in the green house I would like to give a big acknowledgment to Advanced Education Program that is giving me a great chance on taking this thesis research and has an important impact on my life and enthusiastically supports me the whole time iii the.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponics TABLE OF CONTENT LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Research reasonable 1.2 Research objectives 1.3 Research question 1.4 Research place 1.5 Description of your activities 1.6 Timeline CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 General introduction of the hydroponic technique 2.1.1 Definition of hydroponics 2.1.2 Classification of hydroponic systems 2.2 Prospects of application of hydroponic techniques in vegetable production 2.3 Research situation and application of hydro technical techniques 2.3.1 Technical situation and application of hydroponics in the world 2.3.2 Situation of research and application of hydroponic techniques in Vietnam 15 2.4 Introducing basil plants 20 2.4.1 Definition of basil plants 20 2.4.2 Hydroponic studies on basil plants 21 CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY 23 3.1 Objects, materials and scope of research 23 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the.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponics 3.1.1 Research subjects 23 3.1.2 Experimental materials 23 3.2 Research scope 25 3.3 Research Methods 25 3.3.1 Methods 25 3.3.2 Data analysis 27 CHAPTER IV DISCUSSION AND LESSON LEARNDED 28 4.1 The time of each growth stage of basil 28 4.2 The effect of nutrient solution on the yield of basil 29 4.2.1 Height of the tree 29 4.2.2 Root length 31 4.2.3 Yield of basil 33 4.3 Different nutrients have different effects on the ability to change pH 34 CHAPTER V CONCLUSION 37 REFERENCE 38 the.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponics v the.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponics LIST OF FIGURES Figure 3.1: Circulating hydroponic system 24 Figure 3.2: Ph measuring instrument 26 Figure 4.1: The average height of basil plants before each harvest in three different nutritional formulas 29 Figure 4.2: The difference of the tree between the first harvest and the eighth harvest 30 Figure 4.3: The average root length of basil plants before each harvest in three different nutritional formulas 31 Figure 4.4: The difference of roots between the first harvest and the eighth harvest 32 Figure 4.5: The mass of basil plants in three different nutrient formulas over eight harvests 33 Figure 4.6: The essential nutrients for plants and the pH level at which plants can absorb these nutrients 34 Figure 4.7: The above three graphs indicate the frequency of fluctuations in pH 36 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the.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponics LIST OF TABLES Table 4.1: The time of each growth stage of basil in three different nutritional formulas 28 Table 4.2: The average height of basil plants before each harvest in three different nutritional formulas 29 Table 4.3: The average root length of basil plants before each harvest in three different nutritional formulas 31 Table 4.4: The mass of basil plants in three different nutrient formulas over eight harvests 33 the.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponics the.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponics CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Research reasonable Basils, also known as spice vegetables, are small vegetables often used in small amounts and added to the main dish However, without them, the dish may lose its characteristic flavor It not only contributes to flavoring the dishes, adding colors, but sometimes also to decorating to make it more attractive Especially, basil is the common vegetable used in Vietnamese meals In addition to attractive flavoring, basil also has significant health enhancement properties There are many types of basils, which differ only slightly in appearance and taste In detail, there are sweet basil, lemon basil, and basil In the recent years, hydroponic methods under greenhouse conditions are known as an advanced method of growing fresh vegetables due to the reason of crops being planted in closed systems, which increase its the ability to avoid insects As a result, the use of pesticides would be minimized On the other hand, since each plant is placed in a substrate called coconut fiber instead of soil, plants are able to avoid the absorption of heavy metals and other toxic substances Many crops are suitable for hydroponic including basils The key to success of hydroponics is the preparation of a suitable nutrient solution for crops As the solution preparation requires the implementer to have certain scientific knowledge, most people choose to buy nutritional solutions available in markets These solutions are often used for many other crops, so they are not effective for basils, and the price is quite high the.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponics the.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponics In order to learn more about techniques of growing vegetables by special hydroponics method and how to make a self-made solution that is suitable and impactful for the basil plant, I decided to choose the topic: THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT NUTRIENT SOLUTIONS ON GROWING OF BASILS IN HYDROPONICS 1.2 Research objectives Studying the effects of different nutrient solutions on growth, yield and qualities of basil plants cultivated by the circulating hydroponic method 1.3 Research question - The effect of three different nutrient solutions affects the height and length of basil plants? - How the effect of three different nutrient solutions affects the change of pH? - Economic efficiency of basil plants grown in hydroponics? 1.4 Research place I have spent months studied in the green house at Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry I was guided by Prof Nguyen The Hung Currently, he is the vice president of the TUAF, at where he once studied We discussed the work that I was going to execute in the green house Particularly, they included: monitoring and observing the growth of basils, with different nutrient solution formulas for hydroponicsin green house Afterward, we a meetingweekly to work on issued questions and solve problems 1.5 Description of your activities - Monitoring pH on a regular basis 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the.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponicsthe.effect.of.different.nutrient.solutions.on.growing.of.basils.in.hydroponics - Monitoring the height of the plant (cm), root length (cm) days at a time - Monitoring the havested productity of basil under different formula 1.6 Timeline The project is conducted within months from January 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019 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