Hydroponics (Hardcover: 248 pages)

Completely up-to-date, the book also describes, in detail, all the latest techniques for hydroponic growing. It addresses new challenges in the field such as growing food for astronauts, practicing hydroponics in inhospitable environments and updating nutrient element supplies for the demands of the next century. It's an ideal guide for anyone interested in plants and how they grow -- from casual hobbyists and students to commercial growers and professional plant researchers.
-- Gives detailed descriptions of the most commonly used hydroponic growing procedures
-- Provides clear explanations of the advantages and disadvantages of each hydroponic growth system
-- Describes the basic concepts of plant growth and development
-- Lists numerous solution formulas and ways these solutions can be used and monitored
-- Outlines experiments that can be used by students to successfully grow plants hydroponically