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Hydroponics

By Asst Editor Damian M, on October 14th, 2011

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. Terrestrial plants may be grown with their roots in the mineral nutrient solution only or in an inert medium, such as perlite, gravel, mineral wool, or coconut husk.

Researchers discovered in the 18th century that plants absorb essential . . . → Read More: Hydroponics

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The History of Drip Irrigation

By Asst Editor Damian M, on October 13th, 2011

Drip irrigation, also known as trickle irrigation or micro irrigation or localized irrigation , is an irrigation method which saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters.It . . . → Read More: The History of Drip Irrigation

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Fences

By Asst Editor Craig R, on June 30th, 2011

Effect on the Animal

Electric fences control animals by delivering a sharp electric shock.

The shock does not inflict any pain, in the normal sense, or any injury to the animal. The shock causes anxiety to the animal and it develops a fear of the fence.

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