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Hydroponics in Modern Agriculture: Principles, Benefits, Challenges, and Role in Urban Food Security and Sustainability

Authors: Dr. Aparadh V.T.; Bhagyashree H. V.; Ms. Suman P. Meghwal; Ms. Safiya M. Raeen;

Hydroponics in Modern Agriculture: Principles, Benefits, Challenges, and Role in Urban Food Security and Sustainability

Abstract

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using a nutrient-rich water solution to directly feed roots, often supported by inert mediums like perlite or coco coir. This technique is gaining popularity due to its ability to promote accelerated plant growth, yield higher production, and conserve water, making it suitable for urban farming and areas with limited arable land. Hydroponics is a soilless cultivation method using mineral-supplemented solutions. Agriculture biotechnology develops genetically modified plants with features like pest resistance. Hydroponics cultivation uses 90% less water than traditional agriculture. These methods are considered a potential future of agriculture due to efficiency and high-quality yields. Cities are growing fast and there isn’t enough food or land, which makes sustainable living tough. New green-city ideas are helping solve this. Hydroponics is a good urban-farming technique that uses land and resources wisely. People in cities are using it for home or commercial gardens. Science shows hydroponics can give fresh, good-quality food all year with less water, nutrients, and pesticides than normal soil farming. However, the technology is resource-intensive, requiring specific investment and expertise, and it not suitable for all crop types. Despite challenges, such as dependency on technology and initial costs, hydroponics is viewed as essential for the future, especially in urban environments and potentially for space exploration, as it could help cultivate food in inhospitable locations like Mars or the Moon.

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Hydroponics, Types of Hydroponics System, Soil-less Cultivation, Sustainable Farming, Urban Agriculture, Drip Irrigation, Crop Yield, Water Scarcity.

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