Vertical Farming: An Agricultural Revolution
Authors:-Arjit Vashishta, Assistant Professor Dr Gurshaminder Singh
Abstract-Vertical farming is becoming a valuable complement to traditional agriculture, enhancing sustainable food production as climate pressures increase. Initially, vertical farming focused on technological advancements like design innovation, automated hydroponic systems, and advanced LED lighting. However, recent studies emphasize improving resilience and sustainability, particularly through water quality and microbial life in hydroponic environments. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have proven effective in boosting plant growth and resilience to both biotic and abiotic stress. Using PGPR in plant-growing media enhances microbial diversity, helping reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This overview explores the history of vertical farming, its economic, environmental, social, and political opportunities and challenges, and the role of the rhizosphere microbiome in advancing hydroponic systems.