Tomorrow's Agriculture

"NFT Hydroponics"-Grow within Your Budget
1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-3-319-99201-3
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 50 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 119 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Plant Science

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mohammed, Stephanie

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik Pflanzenphysiologie, Photosynthese
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Ackerbaukunde, Pflanzenbau
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biochemie (nichtmedizinisch)
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik Pflanzenökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Landwirtschaftliche Bewässerung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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. 

Über Autor(innen)

Stephanie Mohammed is both a staff and student at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad. Early in her career she began her journey by learning about the wonders of physics and chemistry from which she was able to build her own hydroponic system for experimentation at the age of 25. She has produced a publication on hydroponics, won a scientific award and obtained a grant for her work in this field.

Stephanie has had a great passion and craving for a better world and believes in “feeding the nation in any way you one can”whether through food or knowledge. She encourages everyone to contribute meaningfully in their best way possible and encourages people to grow within their budget in a green and healthy way for a sustainable future. She also advises people to conduct proper research before venturing into hydroponics and assures that it is very affordable and the harvest reaped from it is more promising.