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The BIOS Hydroponic Planting
Box is a sophisticated and intelligent
hydroponics gardening system
designed to faff cilitate the cultivation of
plants, paarticularly vegetables, in a
controlled environment. This
innovative system uses cutting-edge
technology to create a suitable

environment foff r plant growth without
the use of soil. Instead, it uses a
nutrient-rich water solution to nourish
In June 2023, the Department of
the plants, providing them with
Science and Technology Development
essential minerals and nutrients
fu f f rnished this equipment and training,
required foff r their development.
affff off rding Horticulture Society students
the opportunity to learn the art of
What makes this technology so
cultivating vegetables via the
fa f f scinating is its amazing ability to
hydroponics planting box. Up until
adjd ust and alert users which helps
now, this opportunity is still not open
smoothen the process. Through its
to students other than members of the
indicators, users are prompted to
Horticulture S Society. However,
replenish water and nutrients based on
students still have a chance to take a
the cues provided by the indicator
glance and observe the ongoing
light. The system is equipped with
progress happening inside the planting
specialised LED lights that emit a fuff ll
box.
spectrum of light, mimicking natural
sunlight as the plants are grown
indoors. Furthermore, the system

incorporates lighting sensors and
timers to regulate the duration and
intensity of light exposure
automatically.

If nothing goes wrong, a heartfuff l
harvest is ready and members of the
Horticulture Society can savour their
hard work with a happy smile.

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