Garzón, J.; Montes, L.; Garzón, J.; Lampropoulos, G. Systematic Review of Technology in Aeroponics: Introducing the Technology Adoption and Integration in Sustainable Agriculture Model. Agronomy2023, 13, 2517.
Garzón, J.; Montes, L.; Garzón, J.; Lampropoulos, G. Systematic Review of Technology in Aeroponics: Introducing the Technology Adoption and Integration in Sustainable Agriculture Model. Agronomy 2023, 13, 2517.
Garzón, J.; Montes, L.; Garzón, J.; Lampropoulos, G. Systematic Review of Technology in Aeroponics: Introducing the Technology Adoption and Integration in Sustainable Agriculture Model. Agronomy2023, 13, 2517.
Garzón, J.; Montes, L.; Garzón, J.; Lampropoulos, G. Systematic Review of Technology in Aeroponics: Introducing the Technology Adoption and Integration in Sustainable Agriculture Model. Agronomy 2023, 13, 2517.
Abstract
Technology has transformed aeroponics, providing numerous advantages over traditional soil-based agriculture. However, there remains a need for comprehensive information on the types of technology employed in aeroponics and their impact on the growing process. This paper presents a literature review of 47 studies published between 2012 and 2023 in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. As a result, it identifies the status and tendencies in the usage of technology in aeroponics as well as the main opportunities and challenges. Furthermore, this paper introduces the Technology Adoption and Integration in Sustainable Agriculture (TAISA) model. TAISA is a model that identifies the degree of technology integration in any sustainable agriculture system to determine how technology affects production and quality. Overall, the systematic review suggests that technology can play a vital role in improving the efficiency and sustainability of aeroponic farming. However, careful consideration must be given to the costs and technical requirements associated with using these technologies. Moreover, the TAISA model reveals that technology has primarily been employed in creating new processes that are not possible to implement without the help of technology. Therefore, we conclude that technology use has taken root in aeroponics and can be promoted to improve sustainable agriculture.
Keywords
aeroponics; sustainable agriculture; sustainable development goals; sustainability; systematic literature review; TAISA model; technology integration
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science and Technology
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