Advancing Agriculture: Exploring the Potential of Aeroponic Systems for Vegetable Cultivation: A Comprehensive Review
P. B. Goswami *
Department of Horticulture, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand-388110, Gujarat, India.
V. K. Baria
Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, S. D. Agricultural University, Jagudan-382710, Gujarat, India.
B. N. Satodiya
Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand-388110, Gujarat, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aeroponic systems offer an efficient and sustainable approach to vegetable cutivation, highlighting advantages such as water and resource efficiency, year-round production and high quality crops. The review explores the principles of aeroponic cultivation, key factors like nutrient delivery, root oxygenation, and space optimization. It also examines the advantages and limitations of aeroponics compared to traditional soil-based methods. It also discusses recent advancements in technology and research and the future prospects for the continued development and adoption of aeroponic vegetable cultivation. Overall, this review underscores the potential of aeroponics to revolutionize vegetable farming practices to offer a promising solution for today’s agricultural farming problems viz., shrinking land, scarcity of water, declined productivity etc. and contribute to global food security in the coming years.
Keywords: Soilless cultivation, aeroponics, vegetable, sustainable agriculture