Aquaponics: a smart fish-based solution to growing food using limited resources and little water
Aquaponics is the cultivation of plants and aquatic animals in a recirculating environment. It is a synergy between fish and plants and the term stems from the two words Aquaculture (the growing of fish in a closed environment) and Hydroponics (the growing of plants usually in a soil-less environment). Aquaponic systems come in various sizes from small indoor units to large commercial units. They can be either fresh water systems or contain salt or brackish water.
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| Language: | English |
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FAO/IOC ;
2014
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| Online Access: | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/BR812E http://www.fao.org/3/a-br812e.pdf |
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| Summary: | Aquaponics is the cultivation of plants and aquatic animals in a recirculating environment. It is a synergy between fish and plants and the term stems from the two words Aquaculture (the growing of fish in a closed environment) and Hydroponics (the growing of plants usually in a soil-less environment). Aquaponic systems come in various sizes from small indoor units to large commercial units. They can be either fresh water systems or contain salt or brackish water. |
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