Wastewater is a viable medium for growing lettuce in hydroponic systems, study shows

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Jul 3, 2024, 11:16 am136 pts
Urban agriculture has the potential to improve food security through local, efficient, and sustainable food production. Examples of urban food systems include hydroponics, where plants grow in a nutrient solution without soil, and aquaponics, which combines hydroponics with raising fish in tanks.

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