Hydroponic Cultivation Techniques
Hydroponics is a soilless cultivation method that uses nutrient-rich water to grow plants, offering high yields in controlled environments. Key techniques include nutrient film technique (NFT), where roots absorb nutrients from a thin film of water, and deep water culture (DWC), which submerges roots in oxygenated solutions. Aeroponics, another method, suspends plants in the air while misting roots with nutrients. These systems require precise monitoring of pH, temperature, and nutrient levels to ensure optimal growth. Hydroponics minimizes water usage, eliminates soil-borne diseases, and allows year-round production, making it ideal for urban and resource-constrained areas. With innovations in LED lighting and automation, hydroponics represents the future of sustainable agriculture.
Dachang Zhang
Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Usha R Palaniswamy
Maria College, United States
Dilip Nandwani
Tennessee State University, United States
Stephen Jennewein
University of Florida, United States
Fabio Gresta
University of Messina, Italy
Nedyalka Valcheva
Vocational High School, BulgariaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Climate change greenhouse gas (CO2) impact – agriculture crop production: Quality improvement
Madhusudan H Fulekar, Research & Development Cell, Parul University, India
Title : Teaching food and nutrition security as a critical concern in higher education capstone
Usha R Palaniswamy, Maria College, United States
Title : Current status of precision agriculture in the USA
Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, South Dakota State University, United States
Title : Advances in Indian agriculture and horticulture
V P S Arora, Kumaun University, India
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy
Title : Agroecological practices and their effects on ecosystem services in sustainable mediterranean cropping systems
Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy