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'''Fogponics''', or '''atmoponics''' (from Ancient Greek ἀτμός (atmós), meaning ''"vapour"'' or ''"steam"''), is a subset of [[aeroponics]]. Fogponics uses a suspension of nutrient enriched water to deliver [[nutrients]] and [[oxygen]] to [[plant roots]]. |
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This is in contrast to geoponics and [[Organopónicos|organoponics]] which use soil and organic materials as the primary source of nutrients (as well as the growth medium), and 'traditional' [[hydroponics]], which uses a submersion of nutrient enriched water as the primary nutrient source (using an inert, or no growth medium). |
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The difference between fogponics and other forms of aeroponics is that while aeroponics typically delivers nutrient rich water to the roots using a spray (relatively large particles in air), fogponics uses one of a number of mechanisms (for example ultrasonic, compressed air, or heating elements) to form a suspension of much smaller particles of water (5–30 μm), or even as a vapour. |
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'''Fogponics''' is an advanced form of [[aeroponics]] which uses water in a [[vaporised]] form to transfer [[nutrients]] and [[oxygen]] to enclosed suspended [[plant roots]]. Using the same general idea behind aeroponics except fogponics uses a 5-10 micron mist within the rooting chamber of the plant and as use for a foliar feeding mechanism. Plants best absorb particles from the 1-25 micron range, the smaller particulate size means faster absorption. The added benefit of using fogponic's over traditional hydroponics systems is that the plants require less energy in root growth and mass, and are able to still sustain a large plant. There have been many advancement to aeroponics in the past as seen recently with Soil Less Solutions <ref> [http://www.soillesssolutions.info Soil Less Solutions]</ref>, they were a collection of ASU students that with a grant are now producing the next best thing to fogponic's a 25 micron high pressure aeroponic misting system. They also understand that the smaller the water droplet size the faster the absorption rate is into the plant. The benefits of a smaller root mass with a large plant is less water fluctuation in: ppm, EC, and pH, which in turn means less maintenance and issues for the grower and less stress for your plants. |
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Plants best absorb particles from the 1–50 μm range.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)|url=https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910037875|access-date=2020-12-19|website=ntrs.nasa.gov}}</ref> |
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Trials using fogponics, have shown that water and energy use is reduced compared with traditional aeroponic and [[hydroponic]] systems, and that higher yields are achievable.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}} |
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It is assumed that the absorption rate, as well as the energy required to grow are inversely proportional to particle size.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}} |
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==References== |
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List of current (known and searchable) fogponic systems producers: |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==See also== |
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Ash Apothecary http://www.ashapothecary.com |
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*[[Grow box]] |
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*[[Growroom]] |
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{{Hydroculture}} |
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Fogponics http://www.fogponics.com |
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[[Category:Horticultural techniques]] |
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Nutramist http://www.nutramist.com |
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[[Category:Hydroculture]] |
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<references> |
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1.[http://www.soillesssolutions.info Soil Less Solutions] |
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</references> |
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[[Category:Horticulture and gardening]] |
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Fogponics, or atmoponics (from Ancient Greek ἀτμός (atmós), meaning "vapour" or "steam"), is a subset of aeroponics. Fogponics uses a suspension of nutrient enriched water to deliver nutrients and oxygen to plant roots. This is in contrast to geoponics and organoponics which use soil and organic materials as the primary source of nutrients (as well as the growth medium), and 'traditional' hydroponics, which uses a submersion of nutrient enriched water as the primary nutrient source (using an inert, or no growth medium).
The difference between fogponics and other forms of aeroponics is that while aeroponics typically delivers nutrient rich water to the roots using a spray (relatively large particles in air), fogponics uses one of a number of mechanisms (for example ultrasonic, compressed air, or heating elements) to form a suspension of much smaller particles of water (5–30 μm), or even as a vapour.
Plants best absorb particles from the 1–50 μm range.[1] It is assumed that the absorption rate, as well as the energy required to grow are inversely proportional to particle size.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)". ntrs.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
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