Rice seedlings production in a recirculating Hydroponic System
| dc.contributor.author | Nicole Anne B. Aquino and Elaine Eunice G. Soriaga. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-28T06:41:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-28T06:41:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The early stages of a rice crop play a vital role in determining its overall performance and yield. However, the use of unhealthy seedlings can significantly impact the crop's potential. To address these challenges, the introduction of hydroponics often a promising solution. Traditional methods of establishing rice nurseries and managing disease and pests can be difficult and labor-intensive. This study aimed to cultivate rice seedlings using hydroponics methods within a greenhouse setting at the CLSU Hydroponics and Aquaponics Technologies (CHAT) Demonstrations Farm and Experiment Station. The primary objective was to compare the effects of three different treatments on rice seedling production, growth, and water usage efficiency in a recirculating hydroponic system. The experiment followed a randomized complete block design with three treatments and three replicates. The treatments included different irrigation cycles: Treatment 1 (one hour irrigation cycle every five minutes), Treatment 2 (one-hour irrigation cycle every ten minutes), and Treatment 3 (one-hour irrigation cycle every fifteen minutes). The growth of the rice seedlings was assessed by measuring plant height and weight. the results showed significant differences between the irrigation treatments, particularly in plant height, biomass, weight and water productivity. Treatment 2, with one-hour irrigation cycle every ten minutes, yielded the tallest average plant height of 16.75 cm over a 12-day period. Furthermore, Treatment 2 demonstrated more efficient water usage, resulting in increased productivity. These findings indicate the potential of hydroponics and optimized irrigations cycles to enhance rice seedling production and water efficiency. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://granarium.clsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/1242 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.title | Rice seedlings production in a recirculating Hydroponic System | |
| dc.type | Thesis |