Enumerate the advantage of hydroponics.

1.	Enumerate the advantage of hydroponics.
Answer» Hydroponics was demonstrated by a German Botanist Julius Von Sachs in 1980. Advantages: Crops can be grown in places where the land is limited, doesn’t exist, or is heavily contaminated. The climate – temperature, humidity, light intensification, the composition of the air can be monitored. Conservation of water and nutrients. Controlled plant growth. No intrusion by weeds. Fewer pests & diseases Minimal use of insecticide or herbicides In deserts and Arctic regions hydroponics can be an effective alternative method. Hydroponics is successfully employed for the commercial production of seedless cucumber and tomato.

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Hydroponics was demonstrated by a German Botanist Julius Von Sachs in 1980.

Advantages:

Crops can be grown in places where the land is limited, doesn’t exist, or is heavily contaminated.
The climate – temperature, humidity, light intensification, the composition of the air can be monitored.
Conservation of water and nutrients.
Controlled plant growth.
No intrusion by weeds.
Fewer pests & diseases
Minimal use of insecticide or herbicides
In deserts and Arctic regions hydroponics can be an effective alternative method.
Hydroponics is successfully employed for the commercial production of seedless cucumber and tomato.

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