Author: Vamsi Boddu, Durga Hemanth Kumar Ch, Sai Kumar N., Bindiya Y. and Rajani A.
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Aeroponics is a way of planting in which plants are suspended on the air and grow in a humid environment without soil. This technique has most advantages when compared to other planting techniques used in different parts of the world. With aeroponics one can control humidity, temperature, pH and water conductivity under a greenhouse. Since the roots are suspended on the air, it is possible to plant practically anywhere and cubic space can be used, and therefore, aeroponics can be applied in many different ways. The principles of aeroponics are based on the possibility of cultivating vegetables whose roots are not inserted in a substratum or soil, but in containers filled with flowing plant nutrition. In these containers’ roots can find the best condition regarding oxygenation and moisture. These conditions allow for better plant nutrition assimilation in a more balanced way, with consequential faster development of the cultivated plants. The aeroponic system is more user-friendly as the plants are all separated, they are all suspended in the air and the roots of the plants are not in anything like soil or water. Also, the harvesting of crops is simple. Many vegetable crops like potato, yams, tomato, lettuce and some of the leafy vegetables are being commercially cultivated in aeroponic system.
Soilless farming, Aeroponics, Vegetable Cultivation
The aim of this study has been to develop an automated aeroponic system for potential widespread adoption nationally and globally. As urbanization continues to grow, there is a need for food production to shift to urban areas to meet the needs of urban societies for food, transportation, water, and energy. Aeroponics, with its advantages over other planting methods, is poised to play a significant role in providing food for the inhabitants of these megacities. Current greenhouse technologies, such as water pumps, lighting, heaters, and fans, rely heavily on electric or fossil fuel energy sources. However, there is a plan to transition to cleaner energy sources like hydrogen fuel cells and solar cells in the near future. Additionally, there is an intention to integrate aeroponics into buildings designed with sustainable architecture. It is foreseeable that aeroponics will be a cornerstone of future food production methods for humanity.
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