Difference between revisions of "Aeroponics"

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(New page: '''Aeroponics''' is the growing of plants with the roots exposed to the air. Water and nutrients are misted or sprayed on the roots. ===Advantages=== This method provides several advanta...)
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Aeroponics is the growing of plants with the roots exposed to the air. Water and nutrients are misted or sprayed on the roots.

Advantages

This method provides several advantages to a colony on Mars:

  • Water Conservation
  • Disease Control
  • Increased Crop Yield