Definition and characteristics of plant substrates Application of plant substrates Development trend of plant substrates With the continuous development of horticulture and agricultural technology, the concept of plant substrates has gradually entered the public's vision. What is a plant substrate? What role does it play in gardening? This article will reveal the mystery of plant substrates for you.
Plant substrates, as the name suggests, are the "soil" for plant growth. Compared with traditional soil, plant substrates have many unique advantages. In the fields of horticulture and agriculture, plant substrates are used more and more widely, becoming an important means of improving plant growth efficiency and reducing production costs. Definition and characteristics of plant substrate 1. Defining plant substrate, also known as horticultural substrate and planting substrate, refers to the solid medium used for plant growth. It can be natural materials, such as peat, bark, perlite, etc.; it can also be artificial synthetic materials, such as vermiculite, perlite, rock wool, etc.
2. Characteristics (1) Good ventilation: The plant substrate has good ventilation, which is conducive to plant root respiration and improves plant growth speed.
(2) Good water retention: Plant substrates have good water retention and can provide sufficient water for plants.
(3) Low fertility: The nutrient content in the plant substrate is low, which is conducive to plants absorbing nutrients in the soil and reducing the degree of soil salinization.
(4) No pests and diseases: Plant substrates generally do not contain pests and diseases, which reduces the incidence of plant diseases. Application of plant substrates 1. Home gardening In home gardening, plant substrates are widely used, such as potted plants, succulent plants, etc., which can be planted using plant substrates.
2. Large-scale planting In the agricultural field, the application of plant substrates is equally important. For example, in the cultivation of cash crops such as vegetables, fruits, and flowers, plant substrates can be used to improve yield and quality.
3. Seedling plant substrate plays an important role in the seedling raising process. It can increase seed germination rate, promote seedling growth, and reduce seedling costs. Development trend of plant substrates With the development of science and technology, the production and application of plant substrates will show the following trends: 1. Green and environmental protection: The production of plant substrates will pay more attention to environmental protection and reduce the impact on the environment.
2. Functional diversification: The plant substrate will have more functions, such as pest resistance, salt-alkali resistance, and good breathability.
3. Expansion of industrial scale: The plant substrate industry will continue to expand and have broad market prospects.
As a new type of horticultural material, plant substrate has wide application prospects in the fields of horticulture and agriculture. Understanding the characteristics and applications of plant substrate will help us better carry out horticultural planting and improve plant growth efficiency. In the future, the plant substrate industry will continue to develop and make greater contributions to my country's horticulture and agriculture.