®2024

BioChem

THE BIOCHEM TEAM DEVELOPED THE NUTRIENT SOLUTION FOR THE HYDROPONIC SYSTEM AND DETERMINED IDEAL PH, EC, AND NUTRIENT LEVELS. THEY FOCUSED ON CRAFTING A FORMULA TAILORED FOR LEAFY GREENS, MONITORING NUTRIENT LEVELS, AND ASSISTING WITH CALIBRATION AND PH BUFFERING TO MAINTAIN IDEAL CONDITIONS.

Team Members

Charlize Abban

Team Lead

Avry Krywolt

Status

InProgress

Crop Compatibility & Selection

Key Component

The team analyzed and selected crop combinations that could coexist under unified growth conditions. Purpose: Enable simultaneous growth of three different crops in the same hydroponic system How It Works: Evaluated compatible crops using criteria like air temperature, water temperature, pH range, and N-P-K nutrient requirements Highlights: Developed a decision matrix comparing combinations Chose spinach, lettuce, and cherry tomatoes for their diversity and event suitability Prioritized combinations with complementary environmental needs

Plant Nursery Design

Key Component

Included Features: Flat trays and seed trays with soil Low and medium intensity LED grow lights Heat mat for root stimulation Humidity-retaining enclosure using acrylic sheeting Development Process: Concept sketches with labeled components Modeled in SolidWorks and produced a Bill of Materials

Overview: Designed a multi-layer nursery unit for indoor germination and early growth. Purpose: Support seedling development before transfer to the hydroponic system How It Works: Two-layer wooden frame with components for humidity, heat, and light control

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BioChem

Crop Compatibility & Selection

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Key Component

Key Component

Plant Nursery Design

Key Component

Key Component

Key Component

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