WALT Plant in space
List two reasons a farmer would use a Hydroponic System:
Advantage of soil-less gardening. ...
Facilitates a micro-climate. ...
Efficient supply of nutrients. ...
pH control. ...
Improved quality of produce. ...
No limitation of location and space.
: Why Hydroponic systems so important for space travel?
The same qualities that make plant life essential on Earth make it an ideal engine for long-term life support in space. Plants actively purify and recycle air supplies, absorbing carbon dioxide and noxious fumes while releasing oxygen.