수경재배 시 배지 종류에 따른 병풀(Centella asiatica L.)의 생육 특성 비교

초록

The potent pharmacological properties of Centella asiatica underscore the need for its large-scale propagation for industrial applications, in response to increasing market demand. This study aimed to evaluate the growth characteristics of Centella asiatica cultivated in organic and inorganic media during vegetative propagation using runners under a hydroponic system. Plants grown in polyurethane foam (PU) exhibited significantly higher shoot fresh weight, runner fresh and dry weights, leaf area, and SPAD value. Hydroball (HB) also showed superior growth compared to other media. In contrast, plants in jiffy pellets (JP) showed the poorest growth. These enhanced growth characteristics in PU are attributed to its high total porosity and air space, key physical properties that promote root development and activity. Based on these findings, PU is identified as the most suitable media for the vegetative propagation and subsequent large-scale production of Centella asiatica.

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