Hydroponics: Definition, History, Key Components, Scope, Advantages, and Limitations
Author: Prashant B. Kale (Ph.D.)
Hydroponics: Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, utilizing a water-based nutrient solution to provide essential minerals directly to the plant roots. This soilless cultivation technique allows for precise control over environmental factors, promoting efficient nutrient absorption and faster plant growth.
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The
word hydroponics comes from two Greek words ‘hydro’ meaning water and ‘ponos’
meaning labor. This word was first used in 1929 by Dr. Gericke, a California
professor who began to develop what previously had been a laboratory technique
into a commercial means of growing plants.
Some notable authors and researchers in the area of hydroponics include:
