MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641006983 A) filed by Dr Rekha Gangula, Dr Rekha Gangula, Warangal, Telangana, on Jan. 23, for 'a sustainable smart farming system integrating horizontal soil cultivation and vertical soilless farming.'
Inventor(s) include Aitha Manikiran; Dr Rekha Gangula; Mohammad Sharib; Dr. R. Rajashekar; Dayakar Thalla; G. Nagarani; Kiran Gadapaka; Meerupelli Meghana; Chitla Rahul; and G. Lavanya.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention discloses a Sustainable Smart Farming System integrating Horizontal Soil Cultivation and Vertical Soilless Farming, tackling challenges in resource efficiency, yield optimization, and environmental sustainability. The hybrid platform combines soil-based horizontal plots for robust crops with multi-tiered vertical soilless systems (hydroponics/aeroponics) for space-saving production. IoT sensors monitor key parameters like moisture, pH, temperature, and light, feeding data to AI models for predictive analytics, automated irrigation, nutrient delivery, and climate control. Renewable energy integration minimizes carbon footprint, while nutrient recycling creates a closed-loop ecosystem, reducing water use by up to 70% and energy by 50%. Blockchain ensures traceability from seed to sale, supporting food safety and market trust. Novelty lies in the dynamic AI-orchestrated synergy between modules, enabling adaptive crop management and higher yields (e.g., 2.5x increase in case studies). Applicable in urban and rural settings, this scalable solution promotes food security, reduces land dependency, and aligns with sustainable development goals, fostering resilient agriculture amid climate uncertainties."
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