Aquaponics Food Production Systems : : Combined Aquaculture and Hydroponic Production Technologies for the Future.

• Author: Goddek, Simon.
• TeilnehmendeR: Joyce, Alyssa.; Kotzen, Benz.; Burnell, Gavin M.
• Place / Publishing House: Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2019.; ©2019.
• Year of Publication: 2019
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (620 pages)

Table of Contents

• Intro
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Contents
• About the Editors
• Part I: Framework Conditions in a Resource Limited World
• Chapter 1: Aquaponics and Global Food Challenges
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Supply and Demand
• 1.3 Scientific and Technological Challenges in Aquaponics
• 1.4 Economic and Social Challenges
• 1.5 The Future of Aquaponics
• References
• Chapter 2: Aquaponics: Closing the Cycle on Limited Water, Land and Nutrient Resources
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Food Supply and Demand
• 2.2.1 Predictions
• 2.3 Arable Land and Nutrients
• 2.3.1 Predictions
• 2.3.2 Aquaponics and Nutrients
• 2.4 Pest, Weed and Disease Control
• 2.4.1 Predictions
• 2.4.2 Control of Pests, Weeds and Diseases
• 2.5 Water Resources
• 2.5.1 Predictions
• 2.5.2 Aquaponics and Water Conservation
• 2.6 Land Utilization
• 2.6.1 Predictions
• 2.6.2 Aquaponics and Land Utilization
• 2.7 Energy Resources
• 2.7.1 Predictions
• 2.7.2 Aquaponics and Energy Conservation
• 2.8 Summary
• References
• Chapter 3: Recirculating Aquaculture Technologies
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.1.1 History of RAS
• 3.1.2 A Short History of Aquaponics in the Context of RAS
• 3.2 Review of Water Quality Control in RAS
• 3.2.1 Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
• 3.2.2 Ammonia
• 3.2.3 Biosolids
• 3.2.4 Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
• 3.2.5 Total Gas Pressure (TGP)
• 3.2.6 Nitrate
• 3.2.7 Alkalinity
• 3.3 Developments in RAS
• 3.3.1 Main Flow Oxygenation
• 3.3.2 Nitrifying Biofiltration Alternatives
• 3.3.3 Fine Solids Control
• 3.3.4 Ozonation
• 3.3.5 Denitrification
• 3.3.6 Microbial Control
• 3.3.7 Energy Efficiency
• 3.4 Animal Welfare Issues
• 3.4.1 Introduction
• 3.4.2 Stress
• 3.4.3 Accumulation of Substances in the Process Water
• 3.4.4 Health and Behaviour
• 3.4.5 Noise
• 3.5 Scalability Challenges in RAS
• 3.5.1 Hydrodynamics and Water Transport.
• 3.5.2 Stock Loss Risk
• 3.5.3 Economics
• 3.5.4 Fish Handling
• 3.6 RAS and Aquaponics
• 3.6.1 Welfare
• 3.6.2 Microbial Diversity and Control
• References
• Chapter 4: Hydroponic Technologies
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Soilless Systems
• 4.2.1 Solid Substrate Systems
• 4.2.2 Substrates for Medium-Based Systems
• 4.2.3 Characterization of Substrates
• 4.2.4 Type of Substrates
• 4.2.4.1 Organic Materials
• 4.2.4.2 Inorganic Materials
• 4.2.4.3 Synthetic materials
• 4.2.5 Preparation of Mixed Cultivation Substrates
• 4.3 Types of Hydroponic Systems According to Water/Nutrient Distribution
• 4.3.1 Deep Flow Technique (DFT)
• 4.3.2 Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)
• 4.3.3 Aeroponic Systems
• 4.4 Plant Physiology
• 4.4.1 Mechanisms of Absorption
• 4.4.2 Essential Nutrients, Their Role and Possible Antagonisms
• 4.4.3 Nutrient Management in Relation to the Requirements of Plants
• 4.4.4 Nutrient Solution Properties
• 4.4.5 Water Quality and Nutrients
• 4.4.5.1 Water Quality Management
• 4.4.6 Comparison Between Hydroponic and Aquaponic Production
• 4.5 Disinfection of the Recirculating Nutrient Solution
• 4.5.1 Description of Disinfection Methods
• 4.5.1.1 Non-chemical Methods
• 4.5.1.2 Chemical Methods
• 4.5.2 Chemical Versus Non-chemical Methods
• 4.5.3 Biofouling and Pretreatment
• References
• Part II: Specific Aquaponics Technology
• Chapter 5: Aquaponics: The Basics
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 A Definition of Aquaponics
• 5.3 General Principles
• 5.4 Water Sources
• 5.5 Water Quality Requirements
• 5.6 Applicable Fish Culture Technologies
• 5.7 Nutrient Sources
• 5.8 Aquaponics as an Ecological Approach
• 5.9 Advantages of Aquaponics
• References
• Chapter 6: Bacterial Relationships in Aquaponics: New Research Directions
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Tools for Studying Microbial Communities.
• 6.3 Biosecurity Considerations for Food Safety and Pathogen Control
• 6.3.1 Food Safety
• 6.3.2 Fish and Plant Pathogens
• 6.4 Microbial Equilibrium and Enhancement in Aquaponics Units
• 6.5 Bacterial Roles in Nutrient Cycling and Bioavailability
• 6.6 Suspended Solids and Sludge
• 6.7 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 7: Coupled Aquaponics Systems
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Historical Development of Coupled Aquaponics
• 7.3 Coupled Aquaponics: General System Design
• 7.4 Aquaculture Unit
• 7.4.1 Filtration
• 7.4.1.1 Hydroponics in Coupled Aquaponics
• 7.5 Scaling Coupled Aquaponic Systems
• 7.6 Saline/Brackish Water Aquaponics
• 7.7 Fish and Plant Choices
• 7.7.1 Fish Production
• 7.7.2 Plant Production
• 7.7.3 Fish and Plant Combination Options
• 7.7.4 Polyponics
• 7.8 System Planning and Management Issues
• 7.9 Some Advantages and Disadvantages of Coupled Aquaponics
• References
• Chapter 8: Decoupled Aquaponics Systems
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Mineralization Loop
• 8.2.1 Determining Water and Nutrient Flows
• 8.3 Distillation/Desalination Loop
• 8.4 Sizing Multi-loop Systems
• 8.4.1 Feed Input
• 8.4.2 Nutrient Availability
• 8.4.3 Plant Uptake
• 8.4.4 Balancing the Subsystems
• 8.4.5 Role of the Distillation Unit
• 8.5 Monitoring and Control
• 8.6 Economic Impact
• 8.7 Environmental Impact
• References
• Chapter 9: Nutrient Cycling in Aquaponics Systems
• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Origin of Nutrients
• 9.2.1 Fish Feed Leftovers and Fish Faeces
• 9.3 Microbiological Processes
• 9.3.1 Solubilisation
• 9.3.2 Nitrification
• 9.4 Mass Balance: What Happens to Nutrients once They Enter into the Aquaponic System?
• 9.4.1 Context
• 9.4.2 Macronutrient Cycles
• 9.4.3 Micronutrient Cycles
• 9.4.4 Nutrient Losses
• 9.4.5 Nutrient Balance Systems Dynamics
• 9.5 Conclusions.
• 9.5.1 Current Drawbacks of Nutrient Cycling in Aquaponics
• 9.5.2 How to Improve Nutrient Cycling?
• References
• Chapter 10: Aerobic and Anaerobic Treatments for Aquaponic Sludge Reduction and Mineralisation
• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Wastewater Treatment Implementation in Aquaponics
• 10.3 Aerobic Treatments
• 10.3.1 Aerobic Mineralisation Units
• 10.3.2 Implementation
• 10.4 Anaerobic Treatments
• 10.4.1 Implementation
• 10.5 Methodology to Quantify the Sludge Reduction and Mineralisation Performance
• 10.6 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 11: Aquaponics Systems Modelling
• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.2 Background
• 11.3 RAS Modelling
• 11.3.1 Dynamic Model of Nitrification-Based Biofiltration in RAS
• 11.3.2 Fish
• 11.3.3 RAS
• 11.3.4 Model Example
• 11.4 Modelling Anaerobic Digestion
• 11.4.1 Nutrient Mineralization
• 11.4.2 Organic Reduction
• 11.5 HP Greenhouse Modelling
• 11.6 Multi-loop Aquaponic Modelling
• 11.7 Modelling Tools
• 11.7.1 Flow Charts
• 11.7.2 Causal Loop Diagrams
• 11.7.3 Software
• 11.8 Discussion and Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 12: Aquaponics: Alternative Types and Approaches
• 12.1 Introduction
• 12.2 Aeroponics
• 12.2.1 Background
• 12.2.2 Origin of Aeroponics
• 12.2.3 Aeroponics Growing Issues
• 12.2.4 Combining Aquaponics and Aeroponics
• 12.3 Algaeponics
• 12.3.1 Background
• 12.3.2 Algal Growth Systems
• 12.3.3 Algal Growth Nutrient Requirements
• 12.3.4 Algae and Wastewater Treatment
• 12.3.5 Algae and Aquaponics
• 12.4 Maraponics and Haloponics
• 12.5 Vertical Aquaponics
• 12.5.1 Introduction
• 12.6 Biofloc Technology (BFT) Applied for Aquaponics
• 12.6.1 Introduction
• 12.6.2 How does BFT Work?
• 12.6.3 BFT in Aquaponics
• 12.7 Digeponics
• 12.8 Vermiponics and Aquaponics
• References
• Part III: Perspective for Sustainable Development.
• Chapter 13: Fish Diets in Aquaponics
• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 Sustainable Development of Fish Nutrition
• 13.3 Feed Ingredients and Additives
• 13.3.1 Protein and Lipid Sources for Aquafeeds
• 13.3.2 The Use of Specialist Feed Additives Tailored for Aquaponics
• 13.4 Physiological Rhythms: Matching Fish and Plant Nutrition
• References
• Chapter 14: Plant Pathogens and Control Strategies in Aquaponics
• 14.1 Introduction
• 14.2 Microorganisms in Aquaponics
• 14.2.1 Plant Pathogens
• 14.2.2 Survey on Aquaponic Plant Diseases
• 14.2.3 Beneficial Microorganisms in Aquaponics: The Possibilities
• 14.3 Protecting Plants from Pathogens in Aquaponics
• 14.3.1 Non-biological Methods of Protection
• 14.3.2 Biological Methods of Protection
• 14.4 The Role of Organic Matter in Biocontrol Activity in Aquaponic Systems
• 14.5 Conclusions and Future Considerations
• References
• Chapter 15: Smarthoods: Aquaponics Integrated Microgrids
• 15.1 Introduction
• 15.2 The Smarthoods Concept
• 15.3 Goal
• 15.4 Method
• 15.4.1 The Energy System Model
• 15.5 Results
• 15.5.1 Flexibility
• 15.6 Discussion
• 15.7 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 16: Aquaponics for the Anthropocene: Towards a `Sustainability First ́Agenda
• 16.1 Introduction
• 16.2 The Anthropocene and Agriscience
• 16.3 Getting Beyond the Green Revolution
• 16.4 Paradigm Shift for a New Food System
• 16.5 Aquaponic Potential or Misplaced Hope?
• 16.6 Towards a `Sustainability First ́Paradigm
• 16.7 `Critical Sustainability Knowledge ́for Aquaponics
• 16.7.1 Partiality
• 16.7.2 Context
• 16.7.3 Concern
• 16.8 Conclusion: Aquaponic Research into the Anthropocene
• References
• Part IV: Management and Marketing
• Chapter 17: Insight into Risks in Aquatic Animal Health in Aquaponics
• 17.1 Introduction.
• 17.2 Aquaponics and Risk: A Development Perspective for Fish Health.