The INTA and the National University of La Matanza (UNLaM) are working on optimizing a compact and accessible hydroponic module that allows the production of fresh vegetables in small spaces and under variable climatic conditions.
The project is inspired by the experience of the Antarctic Hydroponic Production Module (MAPHI), designed to generate food in one of the most hostile environments on the planet. The proposal seeks to transfer that knowledge to a smaller scale, aimed at domestic use. The goal is for any family to have an efficient and economically viable device to produce food at home.
According to Jorge Birgi, a researcher at the INTA Santa Cruz Experimental Station, the new module is a "condensed" version of the technologies used in Antarctica, with additional functions designed to facilitate its handling in household settings. The idea is to transform a complex system, designed for isolated environments, into a compact and accessible prototype that ensures stable vegetable production in any context.
Meanwhile, Martín Díaz, the project director, highlighted that the collaboration between both institutions will add technical tools that will enrich the prototype and turn it into a marketable product. "It is a module designed to produce vegetables isolated from environmental conditions, controlling all variables: temperature, light, and nutrients," he noted.
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