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Record Nr.

UNINA9910298406403321

Autore

Mohammed Stephanie

Titolo

Tomorrow's Agriculture [[electronic resource] ] : "NFT Hydroponics"-Grow within Your Budget / / by Stephanie Mohammed

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018

ISBN

3-319-99202-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (114 pages)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Plant Science, , 2192-1229

Disciplina

631.585

Soggetti

Plant science

Botany

Plant physiology

Plant biochemistry

Agriculture

Plant ecology

Plant Sciences

Plant Physiology

Plant Biochemistry

Plant Ecology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1: Introduction to hydroponics -- 2: Introduction of Nutrient Film Techniques -- 3: Designing of Nutrient Film System -- 4: Nutrient Film Technique Greenhouse Set-up -- 5: Formula for Nutrient Film Technique -- 6: Climate Conditions for Crop Production -- 7: Management Practices -- 8: Business Plan Development -- 9: Conclusion -- Summary of Nutrient Film Technique -- References -- Appendixes -- Index. .

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides discussion on the importance of hydroponics with particular focus on the nutrient film technique for the production of premium, fresh vegetables in a highly economically feasible method. It highlights this culture of growing as one of the most efficient agricultural practices for a sustainable market and also addresses the numerous challenges faced in the production of crops grown in soil.



Nutrient Film Technique Hydroponics describes detailed instructions on the set up of an efficient system, including applications for lower budgets, new business ventures, and gives a detailed outline for the construction of an ideal hydroponic system. It also reveals the secrets to turning a hydroponic system into a profitable business by providing the necessary templates for tracking a successful endeavor. This book also contains references for further reading and a comprehensive index.