Across
- 2. An index of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance
- 5. Growing plants without soil
- 8. A mixture of water and nutrients used in hydroponics
- 10. Matter Solid components of soils resulting from the partial decomposition of dead plant and animal remains
- 11. A portable platform
- 13. The simple sugars that result from photosynthesis
- 14. medium The "soil" used to grow the plant with may or may not contain actual soil. Usually Composed of a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and, or other materials to provide support and moisture retention
- 16. A floating,Mexican raft used for
- 17. A fundamental substance that comprises matter
- 22. The green pigment found in plants leaves and stems
- 23. Elements Nutrients that plants require in large amounts
- 26. The series of processes a plant goes through to convert food into energy
- 28. Reservoir A container that holds the nutrient solution in a hydroponic system
Down
- 1. Having a pH of less than 4.0
- 3. The Greek word for water
- 4. The movement of water from the plant roots out through the leaves
- 6. Expose the plant roots to the circulation of air
- 7. The brightness of a light source
- 9. The process by which chlorophyll in plant leaves converts sun and nutrients into photosynthesis
- 12. The amount of water vapor present in the atmosphere
- 15. A material added to soil to increase it's fertility
- 18. The amount of light falling on a surface one foot away from a candle
- 19. Irrigation Point specific irrigation accomplished through the use of piping and tubing with emitters located at strategic watering points
- 20. Having a pH of more than 7.0
- 21. Light A special fluorescent light that provides plants with the proper type and amount of light for growth
- 24. Spectrum The colors within a light source
- 25. The Greek word for work
- 27. Elements Nutrients that plants require in only trace or small amounts