Abstract
This publication describes studies comparing different brands of commercial soilless mixes for growing healthy Arabidopsis plants. We recommend fine textured germination mixes such as Pro-Mix PGX and Metro Mix Redi-earth. This update removes the statement that Fafard mixes seemed unsuitable, as our more recent experience with their Super-fine Germination Mix has given excellent results.
This document is one entry in a series of questions and answers originally posted to the Purdue University Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture’s Plant Growth Facility Web site [http://www.hort.purdue.edu/hort/facilities/greenhouse/101exp.shtml] regarding best practices for Arabidopsis thaliana growth. Digital images showing treatment differences are included. A summary of recommendations; materials and methods description; and references list are available in separate documents.
Keywords
Arabidopsis, growing methods, greenhouse methods, greenhouse protocols, greenhouse best practices, Purdue methods, calcined clay, Turface, sub-irrigation, primary color fluorescent, plant growth chambers, plant lighting
Date of this Version
4-26-2012
Previous Versions
Apr 26 2012 (withdrawn)
October 28, 2008
Suggested Citation
Eddy, Robert and Hahn, Daniel T., "101 Ways to Try to Grow Arabidopsis: What Soil Mix Worked the Best in This Study?" (2012). Purdue Methods for Arabidopsis Growth. Paper 2.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/pmag/2