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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Nutrient film technique (NFT) is an intensive crop growing system which give very high yield
Reason (R) : A thin film of nutrient solution flows continuously through the channel which favour better growth and high yield
in NFT system
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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Soilless Culture, Fertigation & Protected Veg
- Assertion (A): The Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), developed by Dr. Allan Cooper (1965), is an intensive recirculating closed hydroponic production system that produces exceptionally high yields of leafy greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers. (True).
- Reason (R): A very shallow, continuous recirculating stream (film of $1 - 3\text{ mm}$) of balanced nutrient solution flows over root mats in sloped channels, ensuring that roots receive continuous water and mineral nutrition while simultaneously enjoying direct atmospheric oxygen exchange. (True and directly explains Assertion A).
- Correct Option: Option 1 (Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)).
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