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HYDROPONICS TECHNOLOGY

MODULE I Introduction, Scope And Importance Of Hydroponics Technology


WHAT IS HYDROPONICS?

 Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, where nutrient-rich water is used to deliver essential
minerals directly to the plant roots. In traditional soil-based cultivation, plants extract nutrients from the soil, but
in hydroponics, the growing medium is primarily inert, and all necessary nutrients are supplied in a water solution.

By use of an inert medium, such as gravel, sand, peat,


vermiculite or sawdust

Added a nutrient solution containing all the essential


elements needed by the plant for its normal growth and
development.

hydro= ponos= work in


water work water
IS SOIL MANDATORY?

 Light
 Water
 Nutrients
 Air and Oxygen
 Temperature
 Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
 Physical Support
 Humidity
 Space and Air Circulation
 There is no requirement of soil
SOIL VS SOILLESS CULTIVATION

Growing in Soil Growing Hydroponically

Soil microorganisms are necessary to break down soil particles into the Balanced nutrient formula is dissolved directly into water so plants receive
basic elements of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements.. perfect nutrition at all times.

There is a lower concentration of nutrients in soil so roots must grow Hydroponic systems deliver the appropriate amount of nutrients directly to the
longer to search for all the nutrients the plant needs. root zone; plant roots can stay smaller and more compact.

Soil loses its nutritional value and it’s difficult to measure its pH and The pH and nutritional value of the water are easily measured and maintained,
nutritional content. so plants always have enough nutrition to photosynthesize.

The basic elements need to be dissolved in water so plant roots can Water is present for most or all of the time, so roots can always absorb
absorb them; water is not always available in soil. nutrients.

Hydroponics growing mediums are inert and sterile which means the
Soil is a host for many pests and diseases that can harm plants. environment is very hygienic, which reduces the occurrence of pests and
disease.
Soil requires a lot of watering; plants grow slower, more space and Hydroponics increases plant growth and yield per area and decreases watering
constant maintenance are necessary. and maintenance.
HISTORY

Hanging gardens of Babylon 1100: Aztech gardens


plants cultivated above ground level The roots of these plants, pushing down
the roots of the trees are embedded in an towards a source of water, would grow though
upper terrace rather than in the earth. the floor of the raft and down into the water.

1699:John Woodward Professor Sachs


grew plants in water containing various types of publishes the first formula for a nutrient
soil, the first man-made hydroponics nutrient solution that can be dissolved in water to grow
solution plants.

2000s: NASA
1940s: WWII Military Bases
Over the last few decades, NASA has been
During the war, British and American armies use
doing extensive research into hydroponic
hydroponics to grow food for service members
growing for its Controlled Ecological Life
stationed on rocky islands.
Support System.
FATHER OF
HYDROPONICS

• Grew tomato vines about


7.6 meters high in his
backyard in a mineral
nutrient solution.

• Coined the term


‘hydroponics’

William Frederick Gericke


BASIC PARTS OF HYDROPONICS
GROWING MEDIUM

Perlite Vermiculite rockwool

 In hydroponics, growing media refers to the inert


material or substrate used to support plant roots and
provide stability while delivering nutrient-rich water to
the plants.
 Properties
Expanded clay pellets Phenolic foam Coco coir
 Air filled Porosity
 Water holding capacity
 Free from weed seeds and contamination
 pH level
 Influence on nutrient solution Peat moss sand

 Biological stability
 Inert Substrates and Cation Exchange Capacity
TYPES OF HYDROPONICS SYSTEMS
HOW HYDROPONICS CAN BE A SOLUTION?

•Localized Agriculture •Reduced Runoff •Water Efficiency •Fresh, Nutrient-Dense


•Water-Efficient Farming •Minimal Pesticides •Precision Irrigation Produce
•Climate-Resilient Cultivation •Air Quality •Year-Round Production •Reduced Foodborne Illness
•Adaptation to Extreme •Soil-Free •Drought Resistance •Reduced Pesticide Exposure
Conditions •Enhanced Dietary Diversity

Climate Water Public


Pollution
change scarcity health crisis

•Reduced Land Usage •Transparent Supply Chains •Job Creation


•Adaptation to Degraded •Local Empowerment •Local Economic Development
Areas •Government Oversight •Year-Round Income
•Prevention of Desertification: •Skill Development
•Reduced Weather
Dependency

Land
Corruption Poverty
degradation
Benefits

Organic produce can be harvested throughout the year

Higher yield produce

Allows crops to grow in areas that cannot support crops in soil

Eliminates the use of pesticides

Allows plant to grow faster

High water efficiency

Requires very less space


Limitations

Initial Setup Costs

Technical Expertise

Dependency on Electricity

Risk of System Failures

Limited Crop Selection

Social and Cultural Acceptance

Dependency on a Stable Water Supply

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