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Hydroponics: Growth Without Soil
This chapter delves into the evolution and success of hydroponic farming, notably highlighting a facility on Ascension Island that thrived despite environmental challenges. It examines the historical context, key contributions from agricultural leaders, and the increasing global interest in hydroponics, portraying it as a vital solution for sustainable food production in urban settings.
The practice of growing plants in water rather than soil isn't new, though early examples are difficult to substantiate. In the 1930s, hydroponic plant culture made headlines, but the field also had conflict among researchers.
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