Hydroponics System

1. Background

1.1. First used to create The Hanging Garden of Babylon

2. Pros:

2.1. Doesn't require soil

2.2. Consumes less water than soil based cultivation

2.3. Environmental Friendly

2.4. Faster vegetables growth

3. Cons:

3.1. High initial cost

3.2. Water borne diseases is frequent

3.3. Requires more control

3.4. May be affected by power failures

4. How can it be improved

4.1. Use of microalgae

4.2. Use of nanobubble aerators

5. Definition: Hydroponics is the soil-less production of food.

6. How does it function?

6.1. water

6.2. Nutrients

6.3. oxygen

6.4. Right pH

7. Types of hydroponics system

7.1. Wick system

7.2. Water Culture

7.3. Ebb and flow

7.4. Drip Systems

7.5. Nutrient Film Technique

7.6. Aeroponic

8. Sustainable development

8.1. Food Security

8.2. Environment Friendly

8.3. Protected agriculture