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Soilless farming system design can determine microbial growth, impact on crops

Soilless farming—a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich solution rather than traditional soil—accounts for a significant share of…

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Soilless farming—a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich solution rather than traditional soil—accounts for a significant share of vegetable production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), with more than half of tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce grown using hydroponics. This fast-growing segment of modern agriculture addresses water…

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