Hydroponics

Hydroponics is a subset of hydroculture: the method of growing plants without soil, using mineral-nutrient solutions in a water solvent.

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Hydroponics is beginning to play a more important role in the world's agricultural production. Hydroponics also contributes to crews on naval submarines where hydroponics may be used to supply fresh goods, rather than having to have it shipped in or stored for long periods of time.