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Stephanie Mohammed

Tomorrow's Agriculture

Name: Tomorrow's Agriculture
Author: Stephanie Mohammed

"NFT Hydroponics"-Grow within Your Budget

Paperback Engels 2018 9783319992013

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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.

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ISBN13:9783319992013

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:paperback

Uitgever:Springer International Publishing

Serie:SpringerBriefs in Plant Science

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Preface<div><br></div><div>List of Figures </div><div>List of Tables </div><div><br></div><div><p>Ch. 1 Introduction to Hydroponics </p>

<p>Ø  common scientific terms (photosynthesis, osmosis, pH, EC, Salinity, nutrient solution)</p>

Ø  benefits of minerals to vegetables<p></p>

<p>Ø  mechanical support mediums</p>

<p>Ø  classification of hydroponics (drip system, water culture, aeroponics, wick system and NFT)</p>

<p>Ch. 2 Introduction of Nutrient Film Technique</p>

<p>Ø   introduction</p>

<p>Ø  advantages and disadvantages</p>

Ø  variety of crops that can be grown<p></p>

<p>Ø  practices of NFT and various crops worldwide</p>

<p>Ch. 3 Designing of Nutrient Film System</p>

<p>Ø  chain reaction for creating a profitable NFT system (education, cost analysis, project planner, set up, trial and error, research for market scheme, sales, recognition, expansion)</p>

<p>Ch. 4 Nutrient Film Technique Greenhouse set-up</p>

Ø  detailed set up for small scale production with clear pictures<p></p>

<p>Ø  examples of cultivation NFT systems</p>

<p>Ch. 5 Formula for Nutrient Film Technique</p>

<p>Ø  includes macro, micro and trace elements</p>

<p>Ø  nutrient solution (composition, volume, flow rate, changes in time, aeration, pH, EC, transpirations)</p>

<p>Ch. 6 Climatic Conditions for Crop Production </p>

<p>Ø  air temperature, solution temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, flow rate, salinity</p>

<p>Ch. 7 Management Practices </p>

<p>Ø  problems encountered with detailed pictures and solution</p>

<p>Ch. 8 Business Plan Development </p>

<p>Ø  business concept, aim, vision, goals, advantages, financial analysis, budget costing</p>

<p>Ch. 9 Summary of Nutrient Film Technique</p></div><div>References </div><div>Appendixes</div><div>Index </div><div><br></div>

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