aeroponics
Noun
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aeroponics (uncountable)
The growing of plants without either soil or hydroponics but in a mist-laden atmosphere.
Synonym: airponics
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Aeroponics main Aeroponics is a system wherein roots are continuously or discontinuously kept in an environment saturated with fine drops (a mist or aerosol ) of nutrient solution.
Another distinct advantage of aeroponics over hydroponics is that any species of plants can be grown in a true aeroponic system because the micro environment of an aeroponic can be finely controlled.
Aeroponics used 65% less water than hydroponics.
Excellent aeration is the main advantage of aeroponics.
Solution droplets produced by this method tend to be 5-10 µm in diameter, smaller than those produced by forcing a nutrient solution through pressurized nozzles, as in aeroponics.