Aeroponics for the culture of organisms, tissues and cells.
Characteristics of aeroponics are discussed. Contrast is made, where appropriate, with hydroponics and aero-hydroponics as applies to research and commercial applications of nutrient mist technology. Topics include whole plants, plant tissue cultures, cell and microbial cultures, and animal tissue cultures with regard to operational considerations (moisture, temperature, minerals, gaseous atmosphere) and design of apparati.
Weathers
P J
PJ
Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA 01609, USA.
Zobel
R W
RW