Question

What would happen if solutions were poorly aerated in hydroponics?

Answer 1

1) Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants in nutrient solution without soil. Significance of hydroponics is as follows: Identification of essential elements Discovery of deficiency symptoms $$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Requirements}& \text{Functions}\\ \text{Light}& \text{For photosynthesis}\\ \text{Substrate}& \text{As it does not use soil, it requires an}\\ & \text{alternate substrate for support}\\ \text{Water}& \text{Pure water to keep plant nutrients in}\\ & \text{appropriate concentration}\\ \text{Nutrient}& \text{For proper functioning of plants}\\ \text{Air}& \text{For aerobic respiration}\end{array}$$
2) Lack of proper aeration of water will lead to reduction in dissolved$O_2$ in the nutrient solution. This will interfere with proper growth and functioning of the plants. Reduction in $O_2$concentration will ultimately lead to the death of the plants.