Tomorrow's Agriculture: "NFT Hydroponics"-Grow within Your Budget (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. "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." -- prové de l'editor Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Introduction (Stephanie Mohammed)....Pages 1-6 Introduction to Nutrient Film Technique (Stephanie Mohammed)....Pages 7-11 Designing of NFT Hydroponic System (Stephanie Mohammed)....Pages 13-14 Nutrient Film Technique Greenhouse Set-up (Stephanie Mohammed)....Pages 15-24 Formula for Nutrient Film Technique (Stephanie Mohammed)....Pages 25-26 Climatic Conditions for Crop Production (Stephanie Mohammed)....Pages 27-27 Management Practices (Stephanie Mohammed)....Pages 29-31 Developing a Business Plan (Stephanie Mohammed)....Pages 33-36 Conclusion (Stephanie Mohammed)....Pages 37-37 Back Matter ....Pages 39-50