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Water-Conserving Plant-Growth SystemReport presents further information about plant-growth apparatus described in "Tubular Membrane Plant-Growth Unit" (KSC-11375). Apparatus provides nutrient solution to roots of seedlings without flooding. Conserves water by helping to prevent evaporation from plant bed. Solution supplied only as utilized by seedlings. Device developed for supporting plant growth in space, also has applications for growing plants with minimum of water, such as in arid environments.
Document ID
19930000056
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Dreschel, Thomas W.
(Bionetics Corp.)
Brown, Christopher S.
(Bionetics Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
KSC-11536
Accession Number
93B10056
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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