Title: Explain hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics.
Course: Greenhouse Plant Production and Management (18052-III) > Section: Operating Plant Production Facilities

Explanation should include the

- definition of hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics
- definition of controlled environment agriculture
- types of systems (e.g., float, nutrient film technique)
- types of crops
- types of facilities.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of crops are grown using these systems?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?
- Why would a grower choose to use hydroponic production over standard production?
- What crops are best suited to floating raft technology vs. nutrient film or aggregate media?
- How is vertical agriculture production changing food production?
- How does controlled environment agriculture differ from traditional field production?