Course CodeSGH21Fee CodeSGDuration (approx)20 hoursQualificationCertificate of Completion In growing hydroponic and tissue culture plants the growers can: Take control over nutrient supply Manage the plant growth This course will help you gain a better understanding on how to formulate and supply nutrients to plants in the rates that are needed for good, healthy plant growth. Lesson Structure There are 11 lessons in this course: INTRODUCTION Artificial Growing Tissue Culture Hydroponics How Plants Uptake Nutrients How Plants Absorb and Use Nutrients in Hydroponics Hydroponics Techniques PRE-PACKAGED NUTRIENTS Using Solid Nutrients Solutions and Precipitates Why Twin-Pack Chemicals? Why Single-Pack Liquid Solutions? Organic Solutions CHEMICAL COMPONENTS Types of Chemicals Electrical Conductivity The Role of pH in Hydroponics What are Solutions? What Does a Hydroponic Nutrient Look Like? Writing Chemical Names Calculating the Amount of Nutrient in a Chemical Mixing Nutrients Hydroponic Fertiliser details OTHER ADDITIVES Introduction Allowable Additives for Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions Beneficial Trace Elements as Hydroponic Additives Bio-stimulants as Hydroponic Additives Foliar Nutrition and Foliar sprays CREATING HYDROPONIC NUTRIENTS Introduction to Basic Mixes Process of Making and Mixing Nutrients from Fertiliser Salts Example Solutions Nutrient Solution Formulation Hydroponic Nutrient Levels Nutrient Ratios Assessing a Nutrient Formulation Suggestions for Beginners ORGANIC HYDROPONIC NUTRIENTS Brief History Issues with Organics Types of Organic Systems Allowable Nutrient Sources and Products for Organic Production Making Organic Nutrient Solutions Onsite EC and pH Control in Organic Hydroponics Problems with Organic Nutrients TISSUE CULTURE NUTRIENTS Hydroponics vs. Tissue Culture Nutrient Supply in Tissue Culture A Tissue Culture Medium Other Additives in Tissue Culture and Hydroponics Organic Compounds MANAGING CONTAMINANTS Water Quality Disinfection Systems Preventing Chemical Contaminants from Leaking into the Broader Environment TESTING SOLUTIONS Important Tests in Hydroponics Water Quality Tests Water quality test results and interpretation Nutrient Balance Testing: Solution Analysis Plant Testing: Foliar Mineral Levels pH Tests for Hydroponics EC Testing Automatic EC and pH testing and control NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS Nutrition Management Diagnosing Nutritional Stress Nutritional Deficiencies Macronutrients: NPK Deficiencies and Toxicities Other Common Deficiencies and Toxicities Micronutrients What are the Most Common Symptoms? Key to Detecting Deficiencies and Toxicities NUTRIENT SOLUTION AND PRODUCE NUTRITION Examples of Nutrient Solution Manipulation and Produce Nutrition Final Assessment Who is this course suitable for? Commercial growers Fertiliser Manufacturer and Suppliers Home gardeners Hydroponic shop manager and staff Any other suppliers who service hydroponic farms or growers; and who need to develop a greater ability to understand and interact with hydroponic growers. Horticultural consultants, teachers, or anyone else providing advice, who want to expand their knowledge into the area of hydroponics. For someone who already understands the mechanics of hydroponics; or the growing of plants, but needs to learn more about how to provide appropriate nutrients