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Aeroponics vs Hydroponics: A suitable approach via smart agriculture

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Swati Tanti , Sakshi , Priyesh Kumar Mishra , Suchitra Ku Panigrahy
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.8.291

Abstract

As the climatic conditions still keep on changing drastically due to global warming leading to adverse effects on the soil and water conditions throughout the world which in turn affects agriculture industry. This has resulted in the discovery of numerous tools and methods that can assist us in providing a more sustainable, healthy, and advantageous plant cultivation. One such technique is Aeroponics. Aeroponics is a comprehensive system providing for the growth and development of unattached plants. In essence, it is an air water culture in which the bare root system is fed with nutrients in a water mist. When compared to traditional farming, this method produces a yield that is significantly higher while requiring only one worker's contribution. It is also economic in the use of both fertiliser and water as the nutrient solution required is reusable. This allows the system to be highly helpful in regions with poor soil and/or water quality. The system has been successfully tested with a variety of plants, including woody plants, vegetables, and fruit trees as well as ornamental plants like dracaena, croton, carnation, citrus, olive, grapes, etc and lettuce. So the main objective of this study to make awareness of this techniques and provide the training to farmers as well as common man, which will be fulfil the mandate of Sustainable Development Goals.

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