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Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming

Cilt: 22 Sayı: 2 26 Mayıs 2025
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Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming

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Unlike traditional agriculture, vertical farming systems utilize soilless cultivation methods. Various solid media cultures or hydroponic methods can be employed for soilless farming. The selection of methods and materials should be based on criteria such as economic feasibility, accessibility, sustainability, ease of use and management, as well as operating costs, efficiency, and quality. In these intensive production systems, it is crucial to design, establish, and operate them like a factory to maintain high profitability. Since plant growth and development in vertical farming are faster compared to other agricultural methods, all harvesting, planting, irrigation, and system maintenance operations need to be carried out promptly. Therefore, determining which method or methods are more efficient in these systems is highly important. For the widespread adoption and sustainability of vertical farming, analyses of different methods and systems are necessary. The aim of this study is to contribute to the literature on methods for vertical farming facilities. In this study, lettuce, rocket, cress, and dill were cultivated under controlled climatic conditions in a fully enclosed and computer-controlled laboratory using the Deep Flow Technique (DFT) and Nutrient Film Technique (NFT). The growth performance, yield characteristics, and quality parameters of the plants grown were compared between the two systems. For this comparison, total fresh weight, plant height and width, stem diameter, leaf count, discarded leaf count, and branching (in applicable species) were used. Additionally, the energy efficiency of the vertical farming systems established using the two techniques was evaluated. The energy use efficiency (EUE) of the NFT and DFT systems was calculated as 4.16 g kWh⁻¹ and 5.89 g kWh⁻¹, respectively. The DFT system increased the total fresh weight and stem diameter in lettuce and dill plants by an average of 5%. Due to the higher biomass production in the DFT system, its EUE was calculated to be 5% higher.

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There is no need to obtain permission from the ethics committee for this study.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Tarım Makine Sistemleri

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

8 Mayıs 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

26 Mayıs 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

14 Şubat 2024

Kabul Tarihi

14 Nisan 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 22 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Seyhan, T. G., & Seyhan, S. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, 22(2), 362-372. https://doi.org/10.33462/jotaf.1437386
AMA
1.Seyhan TG, Seyhan S. Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming. JOTAF. 2025;22(2):362-372. doi:10.33462/jotaf.1437386
Chicago
Seyhan, Temuçin Göktürk, ve Sinem Seyhan. 2025. “Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming”. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi 22 (2): 362-72. https://doi.org/10.33462/jotaf.1437386.
EndNote
Seyhan TG, Seyhan S (01 Mayıs 2025) Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi 22 2 362–372.
IEEE
[1]T. G. Seyhan ve S. Seyhan, “Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming”, JOTAF, c. 22, sy 2, ss. 362–372, May. 2025, doi: 10.33462/jotaf.1437386.
ISNAD
Seyhan, Temuçin Göktürk - Seyhan, Sinem. “Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming”. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi 22/2 (01 Mayıs 2025): 362-372. https://doi.org/10.33462/jotaf.1437386.
JAMA
1.Seyhan TG, Seyhan S. Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming. JOTAF. 2025;22:362–372.
MLA
Seyhan, Temuçin Göktürk, ve Sinem Seyhan. “Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming”. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, c. 22, sy 2, Mayıs 2025, ss. 362-7, doi:10.33462/jotaf.1437386.
Vancouver
1.Temuçin Göktürk Seyhan, Sinem Seyhan. Comparative Analysis of Deep Flow and Nutrient Film Technique in Vertical Farming. JOTAF. 01 Mayıs 2025;22(2):362-7. doi:10.33462/jotaf.1437386