Crops can blight, animals can get diseases. I don’t know much about hydroponics but I know that bacteria are a concern. What food source is the most reliable, the least likely to produce less food than expected?

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      True, but I mentioned oxygen in reference to the roots. While the leaves use CO2 for photosynthesis, roots benefit from oxygen for respiration, which is vital for nutrient uptake and overall health. In aeroponics, plant roots are suspended in air and intermittently misted with a nutrient solution, which allows them to receive ample oxygen, promoting healthy and rapid growth. I’m not aware if deliberately introducing CO2 in this mix would provide any benefits, but that would be a interesting experiment I guess.