Flow environment affects nutrient transport in soft plant roots

Soft Matter, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

This work estimates Michaelis-Menten kinetics parameters for nutrient transport under varying flow rates in the soft roots of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) using a plant fluidic device. To find metallic components within roots, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis was performed. The rate-dependent metabolic changes were examined Raman spectral analysis. In addition, three-dimensional numerical simulations conducted to assess mechanical stresses resulting from concentration difference that enhances osmotic pressure and loading at root-liquid interface. Convection, primary mode flowing media, observed reduce uptake higher rates. contrast, diffusion became more prevalent areas where complex root structure restricted field. gradient between upstream downstream regions caused upstream. As seen, an increase rate resulted decrease length due reduction advantageous metabolites, which led lower average stress loading. Additionally, interface found over time. Numerical revealed internal substantially greater when considered. emphasizes importance accounting assessing roots. study uses device replicates hydroponic conditions first time order evaluate convection-dependent

Language: Английский

Advanced growth device boosts hydroponic efficiency: Enhancing yield and quality while reducing crop production cost and algae contamination

Environmental Technology & Innovation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 104051 - 104051

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский