Growing plants in water, also known as hydroponic gardening, is an exciting and space-saving way to bring greenery into your home. This method can be incredibly rewarding and surprisingly easy.

How different plants manage water stress may reshape climate models. Scientists now say soil drying isn’t one-size-fits-all.

“We found that plants don’t respond to water stress in a simple, straight-line way,” said senior author Kelly Caylor, a professor at UCSB’s Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. “Instead, ...

Hydroponic farming, or using water instead of soil to grow plants, can reduce water usage by more than 70 to 80%, according to the peer-reviewed journal Materials Today. Advertisement.