Soilless culture : theory and practice / edited by Michael Raviv, Newe Ya'ar Research Center, Agricultural Research Organization, Department of Environmental Horticulture; Israel, J. Heinrich Lieth, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California-Davis, USA; Asher Bar-Tal, Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, Israel.

Previous edition: 2008.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Significance of Soilless Culture in Agriculture -- Root growth, physiology, and potential impact of soilless culture on their functioning -- Physical Characteristics of Soilless Media -- Chemical Characteristics of Soilless Media -- Root zone microbiology of soilless cropping systems -- Nutrition of Substrate-Grown Plants -- Inorganic and Synthetic Organic Components of Soilless Culture and Potting Mixtures -- Organic Soilless Media Components -- Irrigation in Soilless Production -- Water and nutrient management and crops response to nutrient solution recycling in soilless growing systems in greenhouses -- Analytical Methods Used with Soilless substrates -- Liquid culture hydroponic system operation -- Technical Equipment in Soilless Production Systems -- Growing Plants in Soilless Culture: Operational Conclusions.

"Soilless Culture: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, is the first authoritative reference book on both the theoretical and practical aspects of growing plants without the use of soil. It is the go-to source for those involved in this practice, focusing on hydroponics and advancements in technologies and methodologies. The book builds on the thorough presentation of both physical and chemical properties of various soilless growing media, also addressing how these properties affect plant performance in basic horticultural operations, such as irrigation and fertilization. In addition, the book describes the latest technical advancements and methodologies, including run-to-waste, re-circulation and closed systems." --From publisher.