Abstract
Monte Carlo simulation has proven useful to understand container media properties. Although use of container media in horticulture is widespread, their physical properties are often misunderstood. Container media usually have larger external pores than natural soils, and the components from which they are formulated may have internal porosity that often accounts for half the total porosity. Traditional laboratory methods have provided limited insight into container media phenomena because of the difficulty in distinguishing between internal and external pores. By means of computer simulation we have characterized external porosity and pore size of container media. We have also been able to study volume shrinkage upon mixing components with different particle sizes. Pore size can be correlated with water retention characteristics, and size of external pores is related to the sizes of the particles that are mixed. With Monte Carlo simulation one can mix different particle sizes in different proportions, thus determining the relationships between pores and particle sizes.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
