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Volume 6, Issue 4 (Suppl) Agrotechnology, an open access journal
ISSN: 2168-9881 Agri 2017
October 02-04, 2017
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10th International Conference on
AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE
October 02-04, 2017 London, UK
Development of soilless production of graftings
Peter Szabo
University of Pannonia, Hungary
S everal positive results have been published in connection with the production of horticultural crops in soilless, greenhouse
conditions (Buttaro et. al, 2012; Di Lorenzo et. al, 2013; Raviv, 2008). We cannot find sources in technical literature about
the role and practice of soilless cultivation in producing vine propagation material. Bigger and more innovative vine producing
companies already use containers – to a lesser extent – in practice. Our research aims to develop a new, innovative vine
propagation producing technology that is sustainable, environmentally friendly and the used materials are recyclable. It was
also an important goal that the new technology is water and nutriment saving, yet it is possible to achieve high yields. We
conducted our experiment in several different ways (soil, peat, rock wool, perlite, etc). After the evaluation, we found that
the best results were achieved using perlite as the growing medium. The conclusion of our research is that the properties of
perlite ensure the rooting of plants, help the forming of a rich and healthy root system. It improves water supply and ensures
a longer effect of the fertilizer. In the production of propagation material its insulating properties are also advantageous, thus
protecting against frost. Its fine structure makes it easier to level the soil and the harvesting is also much simple. It also must
be emphasized that perlite – after sterilization – is recyclable, so it is easy to be used in the next production period, as well.
Biography
Peter Szabo works at University of Pannonia Faculty of Georgikon Department of Horticulture. Peter Szabo has his expertise in development of soilless production
of graftings, his research theme also covers the econonomy of grape and wine production. He has extensive experience in grafting production companies all over
Europe. He also deals with the issues of forcing technologies of graftings and the evaluation of different types of waxes. He is one of the board member of the
European Council of Doctoral Candidates and Junior Researchers.
Peter Szabo, Agrotechnology 2017, 6:4(Suppl)
DOI: 10.4172/2168-9881-C1-028