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Potential of Cold-Water Agriculture (ColdAg) in Mexico: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Food Production

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  • Alejandro García-Huante

    (Department of Plant Physiology, College of Postgraduates in Agricultural Sciences Montecillo Campus, Carretera México-Texcoco km 36.5, Montecillo, Texcoco 56264, State of Mexico, Mexico)

  • Fernando Carlos Gómez-Merino

    (Department of Plant Physiology, College of Postgraduates in Agricultural Sciences Montecillo Campus, Carretera México-Texcoco km 36.5, Montecillo, Texcoco 56264, State of Mexico, Mexico
    Colaborative Research Group at the Department of Sustainable Agrofood Innovation, College of Postgraduates in Agricultural Sciences Córdoba Campus, Carretera Córdoba-Veracruz km 348, Manuel León, Amatlán de los Reyes 94953, Veracruz, Mexico)

  • Libia Iris Trejo-Téllez

    (Laboratory of Plant Nutrition, Department of Soil Science, College of Postgraduates in Agricultural Sciences Montecillo Campus, Carretera México-Texcoco km 36.5, Montecillo, Texcoco 56264, State of Mexico, Mexico)

  • Amelia López-Herrera

    (Department of Plant Physiology, College of Postgraduates in Agricultural Sciences Montecillo Campus, Carretera México-Texcoco km 36.5, Montecillo, Texcoco 56264, State of Mexico, Mexico)

Abstract

To guarantee sustainable development at a global level, humanity currently faces serious challenges related to a greater demand and better distribution of food to meet the needs of the growing population in environments affected by global climate change (GCC), and in limiting conditions with respect to natural, genetic, financial, and technological resources. Therefore, there is a dire need to implement technologies that can guarantee food security and sovereignty around the world, enabling sustainable development for all nations. Cold-Water Agriculture (ColdAg) is an available technology that offers an alternative to conventional food production in coastal areas and islands of the tropical and subtropical belts worldwide, making use of cold deep ocean water. Mexico has places with the optimal environmental conditions to adapt this technology, mainly in coastal areas and islands, which can contribute to ensuring access to food and drinking water. Initial tests have shown its viability, while production costs need to be adjusted to make this technology accessible to the poorest populations, so that it can contribute to their sustainable development and wealth. In this review article, we aimed to critically analyze some of the most salient literature on the ColdAg technology and outline the feasibility of this technology to be implemented and exploited in Mexico to contribute to alternative food production in a sustainable manner.

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  • Alejandro García-Huante & Fernando Carlos Gómez-Merino & Libia Iris Trejo-Téllez & Amelia López-Herrera, 2024. "Potential of Cold-Water Agriculture (ColdAg) in Mexico: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Food Production," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(10), pages 1-14, May.
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