Table of Content
Preface List of Figures List of Tables Ch. 1 Introduction to Hydroponics Ø common scientific terms (photosynthesis, osmosis, pH, EC, Salinity, nutrient solution) Ø benefits of minerals to vegetables Ø mechanical support mediums Ø classification of hydroponics (drip system, water culture, aeroponics, wick system and NFT) Ch. 2 Introduction of Nutrient Film Technique Ø introduction Ø advantages and disadvantages Ø variety of crops that can be grown Ø practices of NFT and various crops worldwide Ch. 3 Designing of Nutrient Film System Ø chain reaction for creating a profitable NFT system (education, cost analysis, project planner, set up, trial and error, research for market scheme, sales, recognition, expansion) Ch. 4 Nutrient Film Technique Greenhouse set-up Ø detailed set up for small scale production with clear pictures Ø examples of cultivation NFT systems Ch. 5 Formula for Nutrient Film Technique Ø includes macro, micro and trace elements Ø nutrient solution (composition, volume, flow rate, changes in time, aeration, pH, EC, transpirations) Ch. 6 Climatic Conditions for Crop Production Ø air temperature, solution temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, flow rate, salinity Ch. 7 Management Practices Ø problems encountered with detailed pictures and solution Ch. 8 Business Plan Development Ø business concept, aim, vision, goals, advantages, financial analysis, budget costing Ch. 9 Summary of Nutrient Film Technique References Appendixes Index
