Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(23), P. 7620 - 7620
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
When
urban
agriculture
is
addressed
at
a
family
scale,
known
as
gardening,
it
assumed
non-commercial
activity
where
some
members
voluntarily
take
care
of
the
plantation
during
their
free
time.
If
technology
going
to
be
used
support
such
process,
then
solutions
should
consider
particularities
these
gardeners
(e.g.,
life
dynamics
and
culture)
make
them
adoptable.
The
literature
reports
several
experiences
in
Western
countries
Southeast
Asia;
however,
this
has
been
poorly
explored
South
American
countries,
particularly
scale
considering
culture
affordability
solutions.
This
article
presents
an
experience
report
gardening
Peru,
prototype
IoT
system
mobile
application
were
conceived,
implemented,
vegetables
cultural
aspects
gardeners.
obtained
positive
results
terms
tomato
production,
mainly
showing
system's
capability
self-adapt
its
behavior
cultivation
conditions
To
best
our
knowledge,
first
that
can
iteratively
adjust
improve
chances
being
adopted
by
particular
end-user
population
(i.e.,
gardeners).
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. e42339 - e42339
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Soilless
systems
have
become
increasingly
popular
as
effective
solutions
for
regions
with
infertile
soil,
low
water
availability,
limited
space,
and
environmental
pollution.
There
is
information
on
the
role
of
soilless
culture
in
production
medicinal
plants.
While
some
research
has
examined
growth
rates
yields,
there
not
enough
data
how
these
affect
nutrient
uptake,
physiological
properties,
use
efficiency
(WUE)
This
investigated
alternative
techniques
cultivating
watercress
(Nasturtium
officinale).
The
study
was
conducted
using
a
completely
randomized
design
five
replications
assessed
impact
different
cultivation
(hydroponic,
aquaponic,
soil)
watercress.
results
showed
that
had
significant
effects
morphological,
content
(P
<
0.01).
When
grown
hydroponics
aquaponics,
exhibited
58.2
54.3
%
increase
height,
104.7
59.2
root
length,
20.1
72.9
leaves,
44.3
11.4
lateral
branches,
58.5
35.3
leaf
area,
46.8
81
yield,
respectively,
than
soil-based
system.
system
promoted
higher
levels
chlorophyll
b,
while
amounts
carotenoids,
protein,
proline,
relative
aquaponics
demonstrated
highest
N,
P,
Mg,
S,
Na,
soil
displayed
Ca,
Fe,
Zn
concentrations.
amount
Fe
can
be
attributed
to
organic
matter,
which
plays
chelating
micronutrients
enhancing
their
accessibility
plant
absorption.
Different
significantly
affected
daily
usage
WUE.
Daily
decreased
by
39
34.4
hydroponic
respectively
WUE
aquaponic
2.45
2.78
soil.
Overall,
resulted
faster
yields.
lead
reduced
inputs
less
traditional
farming.
Further
investigation
needed
assess
economic
feasibility
growing
plants
methods.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(2), P. 453 - 453
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Efficient
management
of
soil
nutrients
is
essential
for
optimizing
crop
production,
ensuring
sustainable
agricultural
practices,
and
addressing
the
challenges
posed
by
population
growth
environmental
degradation.
Smart
agriculture,
using
advanced
technologies,
plays
an
important
role
in
achieving
these
goals
enabling
real-time
monitoring
precision
nutrients.
In
open-field
cultivation,
spatial
variability
properties
demands
site-specific
nutrient
integration
with
variable-rate
technology
(VRT)
to
optimize
fertilizer
application,
reduce
losses,
enhance
yields.
Hydroponic
solution
on
other
hand,
requires
precise
control
solutions
maintain
optimal
conditions
plant
growth,
efficient
use
water
fertilizers.
This
review
aims
explore
recent
trends
sensing
technologies
facilitated
hydroponic
highlighting
advancements
that
promote
efficiency
sustainability.
Key
include
electrochemical
optical
sensors,
Internet
Things
(IoT)-enabled
monitoring,
machine
learning
(ML)
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
predictive
modeling.
Blockchain
also
emerging
as
a
tool
transparency
traceability
management,
promoting
compliance
standards
practices.
support
targeted
application
accounting
variability,
minimizing
risks
such
runoff
eutrophication.
ensures
balance,
health
productivity.
By
advancing
smart
agriculture
can
achieve
improved
resource
efficiency,
protection,
fostering
resilient
food
system.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
As
conventional
soil-based
farming
face
limitations
due
to
diminishing
arable
land
per
capita,
advanced
agricultural
technologies
have
emerged
as
a
promising
solutions.
Among
these,
hydroponic
–
soilless
crop
cultivation
method
stands
out
leading
innovation
in
vegetable
production,
offering
viable
response
these
pressing
challenges.
This
chapter
explores
the
world
of
farming,
highlighting
best
and
most
sustainable
practices
associated
with
this
modern
technique.
By
reviewing
peer-reviewed
articles
from
reputable
educational
journals,
categorizes
findings
into
four
key
areas:
types
systems,
factors
that
affect
their
performance,
substrate
constituents,
potential
applications
agriculture.
The
current
review
indicate
is
an
effective
tool
for
combating
hunger
improving
food
safety,
especially
developing
countries
limited
water
resources.
implementing
innovative
techniques
enhance
resource
utilization,
reduce
health
impact,
create
more
hydroponics
represents
significant
advancement
agriculturral
environment.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Hydroponic
farming,
as
a
method
of
cultivating
plants
in
nutrient-rich
water
solutions
without
soil,
presents
compelling
solution
to
contemporary
food
security
challenges.
This
chapter
explores
the
pivotal
role
crop
substrates
sustainable
hydroponic
systems,
emphasizing
their
functions
supporting
plant
growth
and
impact
on
resource
efficiency
environmental
sustainability.
I
discuss
various
types
substrates,
including
inert
materials
like
perlite
organic
alternatives
such
coconut
coir,
focusing
unique
properties
contributions
nutrient
management,
root
health,
retention.
The
highlights
challenges
substrate
degradation
pH
alongside
opportunities
for
innovation
technology
regulatory
frameworks.
It
concludes
by
advocating
integration
best
practices
technological
advancements
optimize
farming
enhanced
sustainability,
productivity,
resilience
agriculture.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 411 - 411
Published: April 11, 2025
Kale
(Brassica
oleracea
var.
sabellica),
known
for
its
high
nutritional
value
and
health
benefits,
has
gained
significant
popularity.
Recently,
kale
grown
in
soilless
systems
also
become
increasingly
popular,
as
these
offer
better
environmental
control
improve
overall
quality,
making
them
an
ideal
method
cultivating
kale.
However,
2023–2024,
several
plants
exhibited
severe
symptoms
of
seedling
stem
rot
leading
to
losses
over
70%
both
quality
yield.
In
this
study,
the
infectious
isolates
were
obtained
from
cultivation
greenhouses
across
three
provinces
central
Thailand.
The
pathogens
identified
through
a
combination
morphological
characteristics
molecular
techniques,
utilizing
nucleotide
sequences
internal
transcribed
spacer
(ITS1-5.8S-ITS2)
large
subunit
ribosomal
RNA
(LSU
rDNA).
Pathogenicity
tests
Koch’s
postulates
on
2-month-old
confirmed
that
fungus
was
responsible
causing
brown
lesions
rot.
Morphological
features
multilocus
sequence
analysis
(MLSA)
pathogen
Agroathelia
delphinii.
This
research
represents
first
report
A.
delphinii
infecting
Thailand,
offering
crucial
insights
accurate
disease
diagnosis
development
effective
management
strategies
systems,
which
is
essential
improving
productivity
variable
environments.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5), P. 501 - 501
Published: May 13, 2024
A
discrete
choice
experiment
was
conducted
to
assess
the
perceptions
and
willingness-to-pay
of
Italian
consumers
regarding
plant
diagnosis
sustainable
cultivation
attributes
in
outdoor
ornamental
plants,
specifically
Abelia
×
grandiflora.
The
results
revealed
that
most
place
great
importance
on
health
plants
during
purchasing
process,
with
a
preference
for
obtaining
them
from
nursery
facilities.
Additionally,
they
demonstrated
willingness
pay
price
premium
innovative
production
A.
grandiflora,
amounting
EUR
1.10
0.90,
respectively.
These
findings
have
significant
implications
(i)
growers,
enabling
shape
their
management
marketing
strategies,
(ii)
policymakers,
facilitating
enhancement
communication
strategies
implementation
awareness
campaigns
aimed
at
promoting
sale
healthy
species,
following
current
EU
regulation
2020/1201.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
In
this
study,
we
aimed
to
examine
the
growth,
physiological
and
biochemical
status,
responses
salinity
stress
of
bok
choy
(
Brassica
rapa
subsp.
chinensis
)
cultivated
in
a
hydroponic
system
with
plasma-treated
solution.
Plasma
gas
generated
using
cylindrical
dielectric
barrier
discharge
or
air
(control)
was
injected
into
Hoagland
nutrient
solution
once
week
for
different
durations
(0,
5,
10
min).
After
4
weeks,
length
shoots
roots,
number
leaves,
dry
weight
plants
significantly
increased
individuals
grown
treated
plasma
min.
An
increase
individual
approximately
80.5%
observed
group
compared
those
control
group.
The
levels
chlorophyll,
total
soluble
proteins,
nitrogen
uptake,
transcription
genes
related
tolerance—
WRKY2
,
HHP3
ABI1
—
were
also
elevated
Moreover,
when
exposed
20
mM
NaCl,
plant
leaf
increased,
Level
H
2
O
solutions.
solution,
intracellular
NO
highly
detected
cell
division
elongation
zone
roots.
Our
findings
suggest
that
treatment
solutions
culture
systems
may
improve
tolerance
plants,
crucial
role
play
improvement.
