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Influence of composition of soilless substrates monitored with Iot sensor nodes on the growth, nutrient and fruit quality of rockmelons (Cucumis melo Var. Cantalupensis)


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Che Rus, Ridzwan and Salisu, Monsuru Adekunle and Usaizan, Norhanizan and Mat Nashir, Irdayanti and Yusuff, Oladosu and Sulaiman, Zulkefly and Hammed, Ademola (2023) Influence of composition of soilless substrates monitored with Iot sensor nodes on the growth, nutrient and fruit quality of rockmelons (Cucumis melo Var. Cantalupensis). Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 57 (2). 211 - 217. ISSN 0976-058X; ESSN: 0367-8245

Abstract

Background: Coconut coir dust (CD) is commonly used for growing selected fruit and vegetables. It is a soilless medium with excellent drainage and high-water holding capacity; free from infestations of weeds and pathogens. However, plant growth is adversely affected due to its high salinity, potassium and low pH. Methods: A greenhouse experiment was conducted to investigate the influence of different soilless media on rock melon’s growth, nutrient and fruit quality. Five soilless media were prepared including CD as control. A customised portable IoT system was deployed to monitor and collect relevant real-time agronomic data. Result: Plant height, yield, leaf area, total fresh fruit weight and soluble solids content (sweetness) of rock melon were significantly affected by the growing medium. Among the five media used, the growth and quality characteristics were highest in M2 followed by M3. It was found that a combination of burnt rice husk (BRH) and perlite with CD remarkably improved the growth of fruit quality of rock melon.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Agriculture
Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.18805/ijare.af-758
Publisher: Agricultural Research Communication Centre
Keywords: Coconut coir dust; Fruit quality; IoT sensor nodes; Rock melon; Soilless media
Depositing User: Ms. Zaimah Saiful Yazan
Date Deposited: 20 Jun 2024 04:35
Last Modified: 20 Jun 2024 04:35
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/110257
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