

For such purposes, a number of legume species were used and this chapter gives an updated glimpse on scientific experiences dealing with microbial effects on several legume species growing in heavy metal polluted soils. There is evidence that many legume species of the flowering plant family Fabaceae may be efficiently used in phytoremediation of heavy metal polluted soils, particularly for revegetation and phytostabilization of mine soils. The water absorption capacity of a plant is a factor that should be taken into consideration while performing studies in hydroponic solutions because it reflects the overall health of a plant. Many plant species have the capacity to absorb large quantities of water form hydroponic solutions. Aubert and Schwitzguebel carried out the screening of plant species (Rheum rabarbarum, Rumex acetosa, Rumex hydrolapatum and Apium graveolens), in hydroponic solutions for the removal of sulfonated anthraquinones. The use of hydroponics provides a cost effective method for phytoremediation of dyes. Thus, such solutions are enriched with various macro and micro nutrients and can be used for the cultivation and or maintenance of plants for phytoremediation. These solutions provide a nutrient status which is close to that of the soil in which the plant usually grows. Stay tuned.The cultivation of plants and their further experiments with dye degradation can be carried out using hydroponic solutions. That’s what I’m planning on using it for. Would probably be perfect for cocktail herbs such as mint, basil, etc. Not sure how often you’ll have to replenish the reservoir since it’s so much smaller. But this project really makes me happy and gives me a lot of meaning and so I’m going to stick with and make it better and better as long as I’m around. I’m an attorney by day and new dad so sometimes I don’t update/upload/respond as fast as I should if I did this full time. This new model would probably fit on your printer and be perfect to dip your toe in hydroponics. The fit is not as good but that’s the great thing about 3d printing. I hired a designer to fix it and now it looks like I have a good model.

I had trouble with the netpot model because when I scaled it down the walls were so thin the slicer wouldn’t recognize it. The entire thing can probably be printed in a day. It’s probably comparable to click and grow and the aerogarden. Nsekkins, I donwscaled the system to fit on a counter.
