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hydroponics [ˌhaɪdrəʊˈpɒnɪks] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) (functioning as singular) a method of cultivating plants by growing them in gravel, etc., through which water containing dissolved inorganic nutrient salts is pumped Also called aquiculture [from hydro- + (geo)ponics] hydroponic adj hydroponically adv
hydroponics the science of growing plants in specially prepared solutions instead of in soil. Cf. aquapontics. — hydroponic, adj. See also: Plants
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| ``My coffee farm is experimental because I'm a scientist at heart,'' said Dilts, launching into explanations about hydroponics, nitrogen fixing, pruning, irrigation and ``fertigation. Through a comprehensive plan developed by KPMG, it was suggested the community diversify its tree seedlings and Canadian Yew operation to include hydroponics to grow cucumbers and tomatoes. A Mars greenhouse using hydroponics and fertilizers is one option. |
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