Using Seawater for Agriculture: A Different Strategy in the Climate Crisis Era

Authors : Umut Suzan, Hatice Gürgülü

Pages : 101-109

Doi:10.54975/isubuzfd.1697571

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Publication Date : 2025-12-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Globally, the sustainability of agricultural production is being negatively impacted by decreasing precipitation, increasing temperatures, and erratic weather patterns brought on by climate change. Because of this circumstance, looking for alternate water sources has become necessary, especially in areas where water is scarce. This study weighs the benefits and drawbacks of using desalinated or diluted seawater in agricultural production. Seawater use has been successfully applied in hydroponic systems, greenhouse cultivation, and with salt-tolerant plant species, according to research published in the literature. Nonetheless, some technical and financial constraints still exist, such as the potential for soil salinization, the high energy needs, and the effects on the environment. The creation of solar-powered desalination systems and photothermal evaporators in recent years has offered long-term ways to get around these restrictions. Additionally, in the context of seawater-based agriculture, phytoremediation techniques and salt management techniques targeted at maintaining soil health have grown in significance. According to the study\\\'s findings, seawater can be regarded as a feasible substitute water source when designing water-efficient and climate-resilient agricultural systems. Last but not least, incorporating different renewable energy sources (such as wind, solar, and geothermal) into desalination systems lowers the cost of producing water and improves energy efficiency and enhances the systems’ suitability for agricultural use.
Keywords : alternatif strateji, deniz suyu, iklim değişikliği, küresel ısınma

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