Transforming Agriculture: A Comprehensive Review of Automated Hydroponic Systems
This review article delves into the potential solutions for the challenges posed by population growth and food scarcity. Traditional agricultural practices are struggling to keep pace with the increasing demand for food in a world where the population is reaching unprecedented levels. Automated hydroponics systems emerge as a promising alternative, offering plants a controlled growth environment without the need for soil. Within this review paper, we explore growth chambers, fertilizer-delivering systems, irrigation, and water management, as well as monitoring environmental conditions around the plants. Additionally, we examine conventional methods, various automated hydroponics technologies, and their associated data analysis techniques. Ultimately, the article evaluates the advantages and limitations of the technologies developed thus far and lays the groundwork for potential future research directions.
Index Terms: Automated system, hydroponics, food scarcity, urbanization, sustainability
