Friday, January 14, 2011

Water - Sterilizer for Hydroponic Grows

Hydroponic growing methods are susceptible to water-borne root rot:
... hydroponic systems should be highly aerated to provide oxygen at the root level; the lack of oxygen and warm root temperatures are the leading cause of plant loss. Also, non sterile reservoirs are breeding grounds for water borne pathogens, such as "root rot," a generic name for Pythium, Verticillium, Phytophthora, and Fusarium, opportunistic waterborne diseases that can seriously affect indoor and outdoor plants.

Create a pump / aerator / UV light / silver slab device to sterilize water and concurrently oxygenate water.

Harmful pathogens tend to thrive in anaerobic conditions, whereas beneficial organisms thrive in aerobic conditions.

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