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The Effect of Different Hydroponic Treatments on the Average Growth Length of Zea mays Seeds By Christopher Harness - SHHS Sadé Lemons - SHHS

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The Effect of Different Hydroponic Treatments on the Average Growth Length of Zea mays Seeds

The Effect of Different Hydroponic Treatments on the Average Growth Length of Zea mays SeedsByChristopher Harness - SHHSSad Lemons - SHHS

2The Future of GardeningLimited room for space travel

Soil to be unknown on different planets or non-arable

High crop yield is necessary for long time period

http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/omega-hydroponic-garden-gets-five-times-as-much-food-per-watt.html

3Nutrition AwarenessHumans suffer in malnutrition due to:Poverty or certain living conditionsLack of knowledge in contents that are essential (Potassium, Vitamin A, etc.)

http://nutsci.org/2014/01/17/population-proportion-below-micronutrient-dris/

What?: Altering growth method of Zea mays crops in hydroponics system.

How?: By creating chemically altered solutions and using different light sources.

Why?: To observe changes in plant growth/identify effects of potassium intake. 4Purpose of Experiment

HydroponicsPros and Cons

Importance of NutrientsPotassium

The Zea mays plant

Photosynthesis and Wavelengths5Concepts to Know

6HydroponicsGrowth of plants in a soilless environment

Requires minimal space

More controlled than average soil-grown plants

http://www.backyardhomesteader.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hydro-02.jpg

HydroponicsProsReduced laborNo weedsShorter growth timeHigher crop yieldUp to 50% more vitamin contentConsConstant monitoringPossible system failuresFloodingExpensiveCostEnergy

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8Importance of Potassium (K)Source of electrolytes for bodyUsed for:Protein SynthesisRegulation of H20 and CO2The second element needed for growth and reproduction of plants

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/potassium-deficiency-symptoms-in-humans.html

9The Zea mays CropCommonly known as corn

Requires a high nitrogen intake

Takes 2 mo.+ to grow/matureUp to 3-4 m tall

http://sekapporchard.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/fresh-sweet-corn1-800x600.jpg

10PhotosynthesisConversion of light energy to chemical energy in plants

6CO2+ 6H2O --> C6H12O6+ 6O2

Certain pigments benefit to certain wavelengths (ex: Chlorophylls absorb lower wavelengths)

http://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/pigment.gif

Under the effects of a nutrient solution and chemically-deficient nutrient solution along with the aid of two different types of light, what condition will Zea mays plants grow best in when using a modified hydroponics setup?11Problem Statement

If the plants are grown under the effects of the growth lights and the full nutrient solution, then they will contain the tallest height average out of all four groups over the course of three weeks.12Hypothesis

13Group ClassificationZea mays GroupsPotassium-Deficient SolutionFull-Nutrient SolutionPlant LightNatural LightNatural LightPlant LightGroup 1Group 2Group 3Group 4

Solution pH LevelsPotassium-DeficientFull-NutrientpH Level6.56

Lux AmountsGroup #Lux1685.22590.63620.44668.7

14Materials: Creating the SolutionspH TesterBeakerFloraBlendFloraBloomFloraKleenConcentrated EnhancerRoot EnhancerFloraMicroFloraGroKoolBloom

15Procedure: Creating the SolutionsNutrient SolutionMaterialAmount per Barrel (mL)Rooting Enhancer7.425Concentrated Enhancer7.425FloraBloom29.698FloraMicro118.794FloraGro (Barrel 1)59.397FloraGro (Barrel 2)148.492FloraBlend80.000

Measure out specific materials in beaker

Pour materials into designated barrel

Record pH levels

16Materials: Creating the Ebb/Flow System

3.048 m PVC PipesDrainage tube w/ connecter Pump timer w/ multi-outletBarrel w/ SolutionChainsPump w/ TubingLight fixture w/ Plant BulbLight timer w/ multi-outletExtension Cord

17Procedure: Creating the Ebb/Flow System

18Materials: Planting

Plastic Bottle with holesPaper towel w/ Germinated SeedsMeter StickSpray BottleTI NspirePea PebblesZiploc Bag

19Procedure: Planting

20ResultsPlant Length (cm)Potassium Deficient SolutionFull Nutrient SolutionPlant LightStandard LightStandard LightPlant LightBeforeAfterBeforeAfterBeforeAfterBeforeAfterAVG:0.262515.7625AVG:0.17517.9875AVG:1.47517.025AVG:0.0759.525

Percent Change (%)Group 1Group 2Group 3 Group 4Average37.5243106.39315.063812.0938

21Observations

October 26th, 2014

November 3rd, 2014November 10th, 2014

22Statistics

Change in Height for Group 2Change in Height for Group 4stdDevmeanmedianstdDevmeanmedian

The hypothesis was:

Potassium-deficient group growing under sunlight, Group 2, faired the highest average height of 17.9875 cmThis evidence is supported by descriptive analysis

23ConclusionRejected

24ErrorsErrors:Design: Low variability, seed burialHuman: Initial seed treatment Natural: Flooding, tipping, power out, daylight savingsImprovements:Larger sample size Equal seed depthMore secure systemLonger trial timesSeason time

Purpose: To determine the best growing situation for Zea mays crops using light and nutrient solutions w/ varied amounts of potassium

Hypothesis: Rejected

Results: Group 2 had the highest height average of 17.9875 cm

25Recap

26Going FurtherDesign:Different nutrientsDifferent wavelengthsDifferent plantsBenefits:Importance of hydroponicsDevelops new solution mixture

http://blog.fullbloomhydroponics.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/hydroponic1-1024x768.png

27Hydroponics in the Real WorldHydroponics is the current method for agriculture in space, according to NASA

Compact greenhouses benefit from hydroponics systems for high crop yields

http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/138008main_jsc2005e43267_hi.jpg

ThanksMr. Estapa Prof. Egilla Mrs. Gravel Mr. Supal Mr. Acre and Mrs. Tallman The Harness and Lemons families28Acknowledgements

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