Thursday 23rd September, 2021 -Introduction

 Upon doing research about hydroponics, nearly all journals their introduction has Dr. William Gerickle and his research was the first time the word "Hydroponics" was used. Numerous attempts were made to try an receive a soft copy of his book but it not available online. UWI library has access to the hard copy however, Ms. Bharat indicated that due to the pandemic no one can get access to the school. 

Draft Introduction:

Hydroponic design techniques have been evolving for thousands of years. However, in the year 1940, Dr. William Gerickle was responsible for the creation of the Greek word “Hydroponics” by publication of his book, which translate to “working water”. 

There are six main minerals that are required for plant growth and metabolism. 

 Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Sulfur and Calcium. 

Besides nutrient solution, a steady supply of oxygen to the roots and sunlight exposure are vital for development of plants. Therefore, significant amount of oxygen and precise quantities of nutrient water will be accessible to the plant roots via a water and air pump system for maximum growth.