Q. Consider the following statements regarding “e-Soil”:
1. It is a novel method of soilless gardening or hydroponics using an electrically conductive growing medium.
2. eSoil is derived from cellulose and a conductive polymer called PEDOT.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Researchers have developed a new electronics soil that was found to increase the growth of barley seedlings by 50%.
· It is a novel method of soilless gardening or hydroponics using an electrically conductive growing medium.
· eSoil is derived from cellulose and a conductive polymer called PEDOT.
· In hydroponic environments, eSoil is a low-power bioelectronics growth substrate that can electrically stimulate the root system and growth environment of plants.
· This novel substrate is environmentally friendly and offers a low energy, safe alternative to previous methods requiring high voltage and non-biodegradable materials.
Source: FORUMIAS
