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 An alternative is Hydroponics, specifically Deep Water Culture (DWC).  An alternative is Hydroponics, specifically Deep Water Culture (DWC). 
 Deep Water Culture (DWC) suspends roots directly in an oxygenated, nutrient-rich water solution. While DWC is very efficient and clean, it can be technically demanding to maintain in a small, portable pot. This led our team to research a "middle ground" known as Semi-Hydroponics Deep Water Culture (DWC) suspends roots directly in an oxygenated, nutrient-rich water solution. While DWC is very efficient and clean, it can be technically demanding to maintain in a small, portable pot. This led our team to research a "middle ground" known as Semi-Hydroponics
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-==== Semi-Hydroponics ==== 
-Semi-Hydroponics uses inorganic mineral substrates like Lechuza Pon or Seramis <color #ed1c24>[Add references]</color>. 
-They are specialized growing media made of stones like pumice, zeolites, and volcanic rock, or baked clay granules. Unlike soil, these "grains" are sterile, meaning they don't have worms or attract bugs. They act like a sponge: they soak up the exact amount of water the plant needs and leave plenty of space for air, which prevents root rot. 
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-The general advantages of these soilless and mineral systems include: 
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-Controlled Nutrition: Nutrients are delivered directly to the roots in a water-soluble form for faster absorption [(resh2022)]. 
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-Cleanliness: Removing organic soil eliminates dirt spills and indoor pests, which is a priority for a student's workspace [(Barbosa)]. 
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-Water Efficiency: These systems use much less water than soil because the moisture is held within the inorganic grains or a small reservoir rather than evaporating into the dirt [(alshrouf2017hydroponics)]. 
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-Visual Responsiveness: Because these substrates don't have the heavy "water-holding" mass of thick soil, they allow the basil to react more quickly to our automated watering schedule. 
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-While pure DWC is an excellent scientific tool, the use of inorganic substrates like Lechuza Pon or Seramis offers a slight advantage for Screen to Green. They provide the "grainy" look of soil that users are familiar with, but with the high-tech, clean, and responsive benefits of a hydroponic system and the water reservoir can be smaller than in DWC system. 
  
 === Hydroponics === === Hydroponics ===
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 There is also an interesting connection between plants and productivity. Apps like Forest help users stay focused by growing a virtual tree while they avoid distractions. This works because it rewards focus instead of just blocking phone use. Research shows that smartphones are a major source of distraction, with people checking them frequently and losing concentration for long periods. There is also an interesting connection between plants and productivity. Apps like Forest help users stay focused by growing a virtual tree while they avoid distractions. This works because it rewards focus instead of just blocking phone use. Research shows that smartphones are a major source of distraction, with people checking them frequently and losing concentration for long periods.
  
-[(lee2015)][(bringslimark2009)]+<color #ff7f27>Where do these citations belong to? [(lee2015)][(bringslimark2009)]</color>
  
 If this idea is applied to a real plant, the effect could be stronger. A real plant creates a sense of responsibility, which may motivate people more. In addition, having real plants nearby can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase concentration. If this idea is applied to a real plant, the effect could be stronger. A real plant creates a sense of responsibility, which may motivate people more. In addition, having real plants nearby can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase concentration.
  
 Overall, combining hydroponics with focus-based systems could help people be more productive while also bringing the benefits of plants into their daily environment. Overall, combining hydroponics with focus-based systems could help people be more productive while also bringing the benefits of plants into their daily environment.
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 +==== Semi-Hydroponics ====
 +Semi-Hydroponics uses inorganic mineral substrates like Lechuza Pon or Seramis <color #ed1c24>[Add references]</color>.
 +They are specialized growing media made of stones like pumice, zeolites, and volcanic rock, or baked clay granules. Unlike soil, these "grains" are sterile, meaning they don't have worms or attract bugs. They act like a sponge: they soak up the exact amount of water the plant needs and leave plenty of space for air, which prevents root rot.
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 +The general advantages of these soilless and mineral systems include:
 +
 +Controlled Nutrition: Nutrients are delivered directly to the roots in a water-soluble form for faster absorption [(resh2022)].
 +
 +Cleanliness: Removing organic soil eliminates dirt spills and indoor pests, which is a priority for a student's workspace [(Barbosa)].
 +
 +Water Efficiency: These systems use much less water than soil because the moisture is held within the inorganic grains or a small reservoir rather than evaporating into the dirt [(alshrouf2017hydroponics)].
 +
 +Visual Responsiveness: Because these substrates don't have the heavy "water-holding" mass of thick soil, they allow the basil to react more quickly to our automated watering schedule.
 +
 +While pure DWC is an excellent scientific tool, the use of inorganic substrates like Lechuza Pon or Seramis offers a slight advantage for Screen to Green. They provide the "grainy" look of soil that users are familiar with, but with the high-tech, clean, and responsive benefits of a hydroponic system and the water reservoir can be smaller than in DWC system.
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