The effect of aquaponics on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) sensory, quality, and safety outcomes.

Resource-efficient food production practices are needed to support a sustainable food system. Aquaponics, a system where fish and produce are grown symbiotically in the same water circulating system, minimizes water usage, fertilizer input, and waste production. However, the impact of aquaponics on produce quality is underexplored.