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Aeroponics: Transforming Vegetable Farming for the Future

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, necessitating a 60-70% increase in agricultural production. Traditional soil-based farming faces challenges like soil degradation, water scarcity and climate vulnerability. Aeroponics, a soil-less cultivation method, offers a solution. By suspending plant roots and misting them with nutrient-rich solutions, aeroponics maximizes resource efficiency, reduces water consumption by 96% and ensures consistent yields year-round. It's particularly effective for high-value crops like potatoes and tomatoes. Despite initial costs and technical complexities, aeroponics presents a sustainable alternative for future food production, demonstrated by successful implementations worldwide, including in India and the United States.

Source: Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology

DOI: 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11870

Authors: Pavan K. Patel, K. D. Rathod

Institutions: Gujarat Natural Farming Science University, Halol, Navsari Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Aquaponics and Hydroponics Systems

Subfield: Aquatic Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406285784

FWCI: 2.172

Cites: 10

Cited by: 3

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