Vol. 7, Issue 5 (2019)
Aquaponics: A boon to horticulture
Author(s): Prasad Basavaraj Purad, Usha Nandhini Devi H, Sankari A and Swarna Priya R
Abstract: Aquaponics is a form of agriculture that combines raising fish in tanks (recirculating aquaculture) with soilless plant culture (hydroponics). In aquaponics, the nutrient-rich water from raising fish provides a natural fertilizer for the plants and the plants help to purify the water for the fish. Aquaponics can be used to sustainably raise fresh fish and vegetables for a family, to feed a village or to generate profit in a commercial farming venture, year round, in any climate. This paper discusses the applications of aquaponics, biological components, designs, maintenance and care of fish, cultivation of vegetables and companies involved in aquaponics.
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Prasad Basavaraj Purad, Usha Nandhini Devi H, Sankari A, Swarna Priya R. Aquaponics: A boon to horticulture. Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(5):1648-1653.
