Soilless culture technology to transform vegetable farming, reduce land pressure and degradation in drylands

Gebreegziher, Wolie Gebremicheal

doi:10.1080/23311932.2023.2265106

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“…By eliminating soil disturbance, it alleviates land pressure and degradation while facilitating year-round crop intensification. This method complements traditional soil-based farming, diminishes the adverse effects of agrochemicals on the environment, addresses climate change, and enhances productivity in arid regions [5]. Educating farmers, agricultural communities, and the general public about these benefits and techniques of soilless agriculture is crucial for its social acceptance [339].…”

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“…Soilless vegetable production, encompassing hydroponic and substrate-based systems, has emerged as a viable alternative to traditional soil-based agriculture [1,2], particularly in regions with poor soil quality or limited arable land. Compared to soil-grown crops, this method can offer higher yields [3][4][5], efficient nutrient utilization, extension of harvest periods, and reduced susceptibility to soil-borne diseases [6][7][8]. In addition, the pressure of climate change on agricultural production is steadily increasing because of the reduction in freshwater availability [9,10], forcing producers to incorporate efficient production units such as hydroponic systems, which can aid in a context of limited water for agriculture [11].…”

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New Generation Sustainable Technologies for Soilless Vegetable Production

Fuentes-Peñailillo,

Gutter,

Vega

et al. 2024

Horticulturae

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This review article conducts an in-depth analysis of the role of next-generation technologies in soilless vegetable production, highlighting their groundbreaking potential to revolutionize yield, efficiency, and sustainability. These technologies, such as AI-driven monitoring systems and precision farming methods, offer unparalleled accuracy in monitoring critical variables such as nutrient concentrations and pH levels. However, the paper also addresses the multifaceted challenges that hinder the widespread adoption of these technologies. The high initial investment costs pose a significant barrier, particularly for small- and medium-scale farmers, thereby risking the creation of a technological divide in the industry. Additionally, the technical complexity of these systems demands specialized expertise, potentially exacerbating knowledge gaps among farmers. Other considerations are scrutinized, including data privacy concerns and potential job displacement due to automation. Regulatory challenges, such as international trade regulations and policy frameworks, are discussed, as they may need revision to accommodate these new technologies. The paper concludes by emphasizing that while these sustainable technologies offer transformative benefits, their potential for broad adoption is constrained by a complex interplay of financial, technical, regulatory, and social factors.

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Section: Potential Limitations and Hurdles To Widespread Adoptionmentioning

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Section: Introduction 1background On Soilless Vegetable Productionmentioning

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New Generation Sustainable Technologies for Soilless Vegetable Production

Fuentes-Peñailillo,

Gutter,

Vega

et al. 2024

Horticulturae

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“…et al [90] and Gebreegziher, W.G. [91] collectively address the potential and challenges of soilless cultivation technology in achieving environmental sustainability and enhancing crop production efficiency. Researchers emphasize that soilless cultivation systems, as alternative methods to traditional soil cultivation, offer advantages such as water conservation, reduced chemical fertilizer usage, increased crop yield and quality, and minimized environmental impacts.…”

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Impacts of Global Climate Change on Agricultural Production: A Comprehensive Review

Yuan,

Li,

Chen

et al. 2024

Agronomy

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Global warming is one of the greatest threats to the social development of human beings. It is a typical example of global climate change, and has profoundly affected human production and life in various aspects. As the foundation of human existence, agricultural production is particularly vulnerable to climate change, which has altered environmental factors such as temperature, precipitation, and wind speed, and affected crop growth cycles, the frequency of extreme weather events, and the occurrence patterns of pests and diseases directly or indirectly, ultimately influencing crop yield and quality. This article reviews the latest research progress in this field, summarizes the impact of global climate change on agricultural production as well as the feedback mechanisms of agricultural activities on climate change, and proposes strategies for agricultural production to cope with global climate change. This paper aims to provide a scientific basis and suggestions for ensuring the sustainable development of agricultural production.

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“…Soilless substrate can replace natural soil to anchor crop roots, and supply essential nutrients through drip or trickle irrigation to ensure optimal growth and development ( Asaduzzaman et al., 2015 ; Fields et al., 2021 ). Moreover, soilless substrate cultivation not only prevents soil disturbance and reduces land pressure and degradation, but also promotes crop intensification through year-round production ( Gebreegziher, 2023 ). Compared to traditional soil cultivation, the composition and concentration of nutrient solution and growth media can be precisely controlled in soilless cultivation, and the yield and quality of horticultural crops can also be greatly improved ( Xu et al., 1995 ; Elia et al., 1999 ).…”

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“…Furthermore, soilless cultivation can maximize the absorption, transport and accumulation of nutrients in the edible part of plant roots ( Rouphael and Kyriacou, 2018 ). The utilization of soilless culture also facilitates the mitigation of soil-borne diseases and the optimization of plant nutrition ( Gebreegziher, 2023 ).…”

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Effects of micro/nano-ozone bubble nutrient solutions on growth promotion and rhizosphere microbial community diversity in soilless cultivated lettuces

Zhao,

Dong,

et al. 2024

Front. Plant Sci.

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Due to its high efficacy as a wide-spectrum disinfectant and its potential for the degradation of pollutants and pesticides, ozone has broad application prospects in agricultural production. In this study, micro/nano bubble technology was applied to achieve a saturation state of bubble nutrient solution, including micro-nano oxygen (O2 group) and micro-nano ozone (O3 group) bubble nutrient solutions. The effects of these solutions on lettuce physiological indices as well as changes in the microbial community within the rhizosphere substrate were studied. The application of micro/nano (O2 and O3) bubble nutrient solutions to substrate-cultured lettuce plants increased the amount of dissolved oxygen in the nutrient solution, increased the lettuce yield, and elevated the net photosynthetic rate, conductance of H2O and intercellular carbon dioxide concentration of lettuce plants. Diversity analysis of the rhizosphere microbial community revealed that both the abundance and diversity of bacterial and fungal communities in the substrate increased after plant cultivation and decreased following treatment with micro/nanobubble nutrient solutions. RDA results showed that the microbial community in the S group was positively associated with EC, that in the CK and O2 groups exhibited a positive correlation with SC, and that in the O3 group displayed a positive correlation with CAT and POD. Overall, the implementation of micro/nanobubble generation technology in soilless substrates can effectively increase the lettuce growth and yield, and O3 had a more pronounced effect on lettuce yield and quality and the microbial community structure in the substrate than O2. Our study would provide a reference and theoretical basis for developing sustainable and green technology for promoting lettuce production and can be a promising alternative to conventional methods for improving crop yields.

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Soilless culture technology to transform vegetable farming, reduce land pressure and degradation in drylands

Cited by 9 publications

References 63 publications

New Generation Sustainable Technologies for Soilless Vegetable Production

New Generation Sustainable Technologies for Soilless Vegetable Production

Impacts of Global Climate Change on Agricultural Production: A Comprehensive Review

Effects of micro/nano-ozone bubble nutrient solutions on growth promotion and rhizosphere microbial community diversity in soilless cultivated lettuces

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