Hydroponics ExperimentIntroduction |
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Hydroponics is a form of agriculture in which a plant is given oxygen and nutrients directly to its roots. Hydroponics doesn’t use soil, and the nutrients are supplied in a liquid form directly to the roots. Because light, heat, fertilizer, oxygen, pests and water are controlled to a great degree, hydroponics plants may grow faster than plants grown using other more traditional agricultural methods.
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Egyptian hieroglyphs record the growing of floating crops along the Nile River. The Pharaohs enjoyed fruits and vegetables grown hydroponically. |
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