Wednesday 28 February 2018

GROWING PLANTS WITHOUT SOIL IS NOW MADE POSSIBLE BY A MOHALI SCHOOL STUDENT





Arjun Jain of 7th Grade from Oakridge International School Mohali along with his other 4 friends made growing plants without soil now possible. Their innovation, Vedaponics The Mist maker received the third prize at the Innovation Fair that helps grow a plant without soil. Innovation Fair held at Venue Delhi witnessed many remarkable innovations those who go above and beyond their roles in higher education and was hosted by National Science Center. An innovation for nature, however, caught everyone’s attention at the Fair.
This mist maker can be used to grow plants in small areas like kitchen garden to rooftops, and from barren lands to even in space. This innovation grows plant with aeroponic techniques. It’s a process of growing plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil. Arduino sensor, humidity sensor, temp and CO2 sensor are some of the principal instruments that have been used to successfully accomplish the project. Read more here

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