This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Background and aims The production of maize (Zeamays L.) is restricted by various edaphic stresses, including drought and low-fertility soil.

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Sir: The transition towards sustainable and efficient agriculture is increasingly recognized as an important shift necessary to address the myriad challenges posed by traditional farming methods. In ...

The world’s population continues to grow, while the amount of arable land and fresh water available to produce sufficient food for billions of people is beginning to top out. One solution is ...

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This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. When the owners of R & A Hydroponics first ...

Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms. Hydroponics – a method of growing plants without soil – uses a nutrient-rich ...