Question:

Which media is most commonly used in hydroponics?

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • loam and clay
  • only clay
  • sand and soil
  • perlite and vermiculite
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The Correct Option is D

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Perlite and vermiculite. Perlite is a volcanic rock that has been super heated into very lightweight expanded glass pebbles. It is used loose or in plastic sleeves immersed in the water. It is also used in potting soil mixes to decrease the soil density. Perlite has similar properties and uses to vermiculite but in general, holds more air and less water. Like perlite, vermiculite is a mineral that has been super heated until it has expanded into light pebbles. Vermiculite holds more water than perlite and has a natural ??icking?
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Concepts Used:

Mineral Nutrition

The naturally occurring inorganic nutrient found in the soil and food that is necessary for the proper functioning of animal and plant bodies is defined as nutrition. Minerals are vital elements essential for the body.

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Role of Nutrients:

  1. Balancing function
  2. Maintenance of osmotic pressure
  3. Influencing the pH of the cell sap
  4. Construction of the plant body
  5. Catalysis of the biochemical reaction
  6. Effects of Toxicity