Journal of Medical and Clinical Science Research
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Construction And Evaluation Of Modular Aeroponics System For Small Scale Seed Yam Production
Article Type: Research Article
Author: Onyemaechi Maxwell Chinedu
Volume: Volume 1
Issue: Issue 1
Year: 2026
Keywords
Construction
evaluation
modular
aeroponcis system
small scale
yam
production
Lafia
Nasarawa State.
Abstract
Yam stores relatively longer than most root crops and this attribute have gained it recognition as a food security
crop in Nigeria. 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, construction and
evaluation of modular aeroponics system for small scale seed yam production was carried out. The objective
is to design and construct small 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 the modular aeroponics systems 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 modular aeroponics system. Agronomic evaluation of vines planted on the modular aeroponics systems
showed a progressive growth in all the parameters measured indicating the functionality of the system. The
study demonstrates the potentials of modular aeroponics systems in the production of clean materials for small-
medium scale seed yam production venture.