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

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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