what is hydroponics?

Answer Posted / anitha

Hydroponics (from the Greek words hydro water and ponos
labor) is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient
solutions, 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, or mineral
wool.

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