Carefully observe the following figure

a. Name the technique shown in the figure and the scientist who demonstrated this technique for the first time.

b. Name atleast three plants for which this technique can be employed for their commercial production.

c. What is the significance of aerating tube and feeding funnel in this setup?

Question

Carefully observe the following figure

a. Name the technique shown in the figure and the scientist who demonstrated this technique for the first time.

b. Name atleast three plants for which this technique can be employed for their commercial production.

c. What is the significance of aerating tube and feeding funnel in this setup?

Philoid · Accepted Answer

a) The technique shown in the figure is Hydroponics or Soil less culture of a plant.In this technique the plants are grown in mineral nutrient solution instead of soil.

b) Tomato, Lettuce,Marijuana,Pepper and Cucumber.

c) Aerating tube:A bent tube used for proper aeration of the medium for growth of roots.

Feeding funnel:It is used for feeding nutrients and water to the medium.