INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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In sandy soil
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Within containers that are suspended
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With roots suspended in liquid nutrient solutions
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Under artificial lights
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Detailed explanation-1: -The process of growing plants without soil is called hydroponics. Using hydroponics to grow tomatoes means their roots will be suspended in a liquid nutrient solution instead of growing down into dirt. You can see “water” in the word hydroponics if you look closely: hydro means “water” in Greek.
Detailed explanation-2: -The hydroponic method of plant production by means of suspending the plant roots in a solution of nutrient-rich, oxygenated water.
Detailed explanation-3: -“HYDROPONICS” is the growing of plants in a liquid nutrient solution with or without the use of artificial media. Commonly used mediums include expanded clay, coir, perlite, vermiculite, brick shards, polystyrene packing peanuts and wood fiber.