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The Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) is a hydroponic growing method that circulates a thin, nutrient-rich film of water over plant roots, providing constant access to oxygen and nutrients. This efficient, soil-free system reduces water use by up to 90% while promoting faster growth and healthier plants compared to traditional farming. The Nutrient Film Technique, or […]

Maintaining stable pH is one of the biggest challenges in hydroponics, and one of the most overlooked. While many growers treat pH control as a simple matter of adding “any acid,” experienced growers know that precision, consistency, and safety directly influence plant health, nutrient uptake, and overall yield. This is exactly where Atlas Scientific pH

pH neutralization is the critical safeguard that keeps industrial wastewater safe for discharge. By balancing acidic and alkaline by-products to regulatory standards, it prevents environmental damage, avoids costly fines, and ensures sustainable operations. Factories around the world produce millions of gallons a day of wastewater that contain acids, heavy metals and chemical agents; left untreated,

Accurate EC (electrical conductivity) measurement is the backbone of successful hydroponics. It determines nutrient balance, plant health, root vitality, and overall crop performance. While there are many EC meters on the market, including household names like Bluelab, Hanna Instruments, Apera Instruments, and HM Digital, none of them offer the precision, flexibility, and long-term durability that

Soil pH is the single most important factor in plant health, dictating nutrient availability, growth, and yield. Too acidic or alkaline, and even fertile soil can leave plants starved.  Underneath every lush garden, productive farm, and healthy landscape lies good soil – so what role does pH play? All nutrients available, plant health, and the

Proper probe care is the foundation of accurate, reliable measurements. From pH to DO sensors, mishandling or poor maintenance can sabotage results without you realizing it. When accuracy is critical in water analysis, environmental monitoring, or in the laboratory, nothing is more important than your probes. However, many workers are actually sabotaging measurement accuracy without

Cleaning a pH probe properly involves more than just maintenance. Thorough cleaning helps ensure accurate measurements, prolongs the life of the probe, and fulfills compliance requirements.  When it comes to any introductory course in analytical chemistry and process monitoring, few people tend to misunderstand and overlook the importance of a pH probe.  Atlas Scientific’s laboratory-grade

Plant nutrient deficiencies happen when important nutrients are available, but cannot be used because of pH issues, environmental factors, or competition for absorption and uptake. Diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies is best accomplished when there is environmental monitoring, tissue or sap analysis done, and symptom mapping. Treatment is best when it targets root causes and is

Vertical farming automation integrates advanced sensors, IoT technology, and AI systems to create self-regulating agricultural environments that optimize plant growth, resource efficiency, and yield while minimizing human intervention throughout the cultivation process. The future of agriculture faces ongoing challenges: a growing global population, diminishing arable land, climate change impacts, and resource scarcity. Against this backdrop,

Getting accurate soil pH readings starts with using the right probe, and spear tip pH probes are a top choice for the job. Unlike standard glass-bulb electrodes, spear tip probes can directly measure pH in natural, uneven, or semi-solid materials – think soil, compost, sediments, and even plant tissue. Their sharp, durable design allows them