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Nutrient Composition And Evaluation Of Modular Aeroponics Components For Small Scale Seed Yam Production
Article Type: Research Article
Author: Onyemaechi Maxwell Chinedu
Volume: Volume 1
Issue: Issue 1
Year: 2026
Keywords
Nutrient media
evaluation
components
modular
aeroponcis system
small scale
yam.
Abstract
Yam stores relatively longer than most root crops and this attribute have gained it recognition as a food security
crop in Nigeria. More effort has been put into its research and production as evident by numerous government
interventions over the years. However, inadequate access and high cost of seed yams have prevented farmers from
intensive sustainable production. New technologies to increase and make available quality seed yams to farmers
can boost yam production, increase food security and improve farmers livelihoods. In this regard, Nutrient
composition and evaluation of modular aeroponics components system for small scale seed yam production
was carried out. The objective is to design to formulate accurate nutrient solution and evaluate the components
of the modular aeroponics system for the production of seed yam also to evaluate the feasibility of generating
seed yams from modular aeroponics system. Results of the technical evaluation of these system showed that all
the installed components worked perfectly according to their specifications. The results of directly planted vines
were impressive as plants and vines suspended in air continued growing normally with the development of new
roots and shoots. Within 10 days, more than 50% of the vines produced roots and in week 3 after planting, 85–
100% of the direct vine cuttings produced roots on the aeroponics system. Agronomic evaluation of vines planted
on the modular aeroponics system showed a progressive growth in all the parameters measured indicating
the functionality of the system. The study demonstrates the potentials of the system in the production of clean
materials for small medium scale seed yam production venture.