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    What is 'the method of growing plants by using a mineral nutrient solution in water solvent instead of soil' called?
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    What is 'the method of growing plants by using a mineral nutrient solution in water solvent instead of soil' called?

    A.

    Hydroponics

    B.

    Aviculture

    C.

    Silviculture

    D.

    Pisciculture

    Correct option is A

    The correct answer is (a) Hydroponics
    Explanation:
    ● Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants in a nutrient-rich water solution without the use of soil.
    ● It allows for precise control over the nutrients the plants receive, often leading to faster growth rates.
    Information Booster:
    ● Aquaponics combines hydroponics with aquaculture (raising fish) in a symbiotic environment.
    ● Aeroponics involves growing plants in an air or mist environment without soil or an aggregate medium.
    Additional Knowledge:
    Aviculture – The practice of keeping and breeding birds.
    Silviculture – The branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests.
    Pisciculture – The breeding, rearing, and transplantation of fish by artificial means.

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