News Desk
SWAT: The Agricultural Research Center in Swat has successfully conducted an experiment using aeroponics technology to grow plants without soil, water, or air. This innovative technique allows plants to be grown in plastic pipes and buckets.
According to agricultural experts, aeroponics technology suspends plant roots in the air rather than in soil. Nutrient-rich sprays are applied directly to the roots, promoting rapid plant growth while minimizing water usage. This method is particularly beneficial as land availability decreases, enabling systems to be installed on balconies or rooftops, providing fresh produce for daily consumption.
Experts explain that aeroponics is a soil-free technology where plant roots receive higher oxygen levels, resulting in faster growth and higher yields for farmers in less time. Additionally, students from the Agricultural University of Swat highlighted that aeroponically grown plants do not require soil, waste minimal water, and are cultivated vertically, making the technique highly efficient and sustainable.
