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Formula for Nutrient Film Technique

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The most important parameter in NFT hydroponics is the formula. This nutrient component will determine how well plants grow in achieving their maximum production. It varies from the seedling stage to full grown plants. It also varies differently for purely leafy vegetables when compared to those with flowers or fruits.

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Mohammed, S. (2018). Formula for Nutrient Film Technique. In: Tomorrow's Agriculture. SpringerBriefs in Plant Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99202-0_5

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