Journal of Environmental Science International (한국환경과학회지)

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Effect of Planting Patterns on the Cultivation of Eggplant (Solanum melongena) and Marigold (Tagetes erecta) for the Activation of Eco-Friendly Rooftop Urban Agriculture

친환경 옥상 도시농업 활성화를 위한 배식모형에 따른 가지(Solanum melongena)와 메리골드(Tagetes erecta) 식재효과

  • Jae-Hyun Park (Forest Bioinformation Division, National Institute of Forest Science) ;
  • Sang-Il Seo (Edge Total Design Co., Ltd.) ;
  • Deuk-Kyun Oh (Department of Green Technology Convergence, College of Science & Technology, KonKuk University) ;
  • Yong-Han Yoon (Department of Green Technology Convergence, College of Science & Technology, KonKuk University) ;
  • Jin-Hee Ju (Department of Green Technology Convergence, College of Science & Technology, KonKuk University)
  • 박재현 (국립산림과학원 산림생명자원연구부) ;
  • 서상일 ((주)엣지 토탈디자인) ;
  • 오득균 (건국대학교 글로컬캠퍼스 녹색기술융합학과) ;
  • 윤용한 (건국대학교 글로컬캠퍼스 녹색기술융합학과) ;
  • 주진희 (건국대학교 글로컬캠퍼스 녹색기술융합학과)
  • Received : 2024.04.19
  • Accepted : 2024.05.17
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

This study investigated the effects of various planting models on the joint cultivation of eggplant (Solanum melongena) and marigold (Tagetes erecta)to enhance sustainable rooftop urban farming. Rooftop agriculture is increasingly valued to boost the food supply and benefit the environment. Integrating such practices into urban planning is viewed as a way to sustainably manage resources and improve the food-energy-water cycle in cities. The experiment was conducted on a rooftop in Chungju, South Korea from May to August. Four different planting setups were used: central eggplant with peripheral marigold (SET), eggplant with a protective net (SIC), central marigold with peripheral eggplant (TES), and control with only eggplant (CON S). These models tested the effects of companion planting versus monoculture using a lightweight soil mix ideal for rooftops made from cocopeat and perlite and enriched with organic fertilizer. Measurements focused on soil conditions and plant health and assessed soil temperature, moisture, conductivity, plant height, width, and leaf size. The results indicated that the SET modelyielded the best growth. This setup benefited from marigold pest control properties and its ability to improve soil conditions by enhancing moisture and nutrient levels and aiding eggplant growth. These findings underscore the potential of mixed planting on rooftops and suggest that such approaches can be effectively incorporated into urban agriculture to boost yield and environmental sustainability. This study supports the idea that diverse planting methods can significantly affect plant growth and promote urban greening and food security.

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