Sandponics: A Sustainable Agriculture Solution for Food Security and Resource Efficiency in Arid Regions
Chythra Somanathan Nair,
Meera Bakheet Hamad Alsudain,
Ramya Manoharan
et al.
Abstract:Agriculture in arid regions encounters significant challenges, including water scarcity, poor soil quality and low crop yields. Sandponics, also known as the Integrated Aqua Vegeculture System (IAVS), presents a promising solution by utilizing sand as a sustainable, water‐efficient medium for food production. This review explores the potential of sandponics as a scalable, eco‐friendly agricultural practices in arid regions. Sand, being abundant, recyclable and cost‐effective, offers a viable alternative to con… Show more
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