Vertical tower aeroponics for lettuce: A study on growth and water usage

Vertical Tower Aeroponics System evaluates the growth and water usage efficiency of lettuce (Lactuca sativa). The system, installed within a controlled environment, demonstrated significant improvements in water conservation and crop productivity compared to traditional methods. Essential parameters such as pH (5.6-6.3), EC (1.1-1.6 mS/cm), TDS (558-680 ppm), temperature (27.0-29.9 °C), and relative humidity (66.0-73.2%) were optimized. Results indicated efficient plant growth with the maximum of plant height, root length, numbers of leaves to be 19.3 cm, 10.0 cm and 18 leaves, respectively. This research suggests vertical aeroponics as a viable solution for urban and resource-limited agriculture.