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| − | '''Hydroponics''' is the growth of plants in a liquid medium, rather than [[soil]]. Plants are often supported at the stalk, leaving the roots free floating. In other cases, roots may be supported by inorganic media. All nutrients are supplied through the liquid. | + | '''Hydroponics''' is the growth of plants in a liquid medium, rather than [[soil]]. Plants are often supported at the stalk, leaving the roots free floating. In other cases, roots may be supported by inorganic media, such as [[plastics|plastic]] pellets, gravel, or [[mineral wool]]. All nutrients are supplied through the liquid. |
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Revision as of 19:00, 22 October 2008
Hydroponics is the growth of plants in a liquid medium, rather than soil. Plants are often supported at the stalk, leaving the roots free floating. In other cases, roots may be supported by inorganic media, such as plastic pellets, gravel, or mineral wool. All nutrients are supplied through the liquid.
Advantages
This method provides several advantages to a colony on Mars:
- Disease Control
- Increased Crop Yield
