Question

Identify the correct statements:
i. Technique of growing plants in nutrient solution is called hydroponics.
ii. Hydroponics is a soil-free method of growing plants.
iii. Nutrient medium need not be aerated for optimal plant growth.

• A. Only i is correct
• B. Only iii is correct
• C. Only i & ii are correct
• D. Only ii & iii are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only i & ii are correct

In 1860, Julius von Sachs described a new method to grow plants which involved growing of plants without soil in a nutrient solution. This method is called hydroponics. It is however important to aerate the solution in order for an optimum plant growth. This method has been successfully used to commercially grow tomato, cucumber & lettuce.