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* Pest infestation | |||
* Microbial infection (pythium, et al) | |||
* Nutrient factors (pH, oxygenation, chemical concentration(s) of ammonia, etc) | |||
* Outside contamination (mishandling, foreign introduction of organic or inorganic material) | |||
* Systemic shock (spikes or troughs due to temperature controls, nutrient issues, stress etc) | |||
Significant research data exists regarding an aquaponics research project in Brooks, Alberta conducted in 2003-2005 (insert citation to CDC Brooks project, Savidov et al 2003-2005). Of particular interest is the team's findings regarding plant yield compared to organic soil-based production and current mainstream hydroponic production in Alberta. | Significant research data exists regarding an aquaponics research project in Brooks, Alberta conducted in 2003-2005 (insert citation to CDC Brooks project, Savidov et al 2003-2005). Of particular interest is the team's findings regarding plant yield compared to organic soil-based production and current mainstream hydroponic production in Alberta. | ||