US: New growlight introduced for indoor and CEA growers California LightWorks has announced the launch of its latest product, the MegaDrive UnderCanopy light system. Designed for both indoor and greenhouse controlled environment agriculture (CEA), these fixtures provide high-intensity illumination for plants growing in shaded or lower canopies, ensuring optimal light penetration and support for healthy…
Read MoreThe ABC of PAR, PPF and PPFD There is a myriad of factors for growers to take onboard when building a greenhouse or grow area. Firstly, there’s plant lifecycles and grow light positioning. Then, there’s heat and light spectrum, not to mention space and market. Little wonder taking on such a challenge can feel rather…
Read MoreMyths surrounding ‘white light’ – Do you need ‘white’ light to grow better crops? Light is perhaps the most important consideration for optimizing plant growth in a greenhouse or vertical farm. There are several myths surrounding the specific light spectra used for growing crops and, more specifically, the use of white, green, or broad-spectrum light.…
Read MoreHow LEDs increase the yield of beneficial compounds in herbal plants Malaysia is among the most biologically diverse countries in the world, home to dense jungles with remarkable plant species, including herbal varieties that flourish in its tropical climate. The chemical compounds in these plants have many uses and benefits, including in healthcare and cosmetics.…
Read MoreEventually all lighting will be dynamic” “How much far-red light plants need, changes during the season and even during the day,” says Koen of MechaTronix. Lighting with an adjustable partial spectrum allows for this kind of control: the standard spectrum remains the same and the intensity of red and far-red light can be adjusted. “You…
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Read MorebiQD closed a $7M series-A financing Spectrum control at a low cost thanks to quantum dot technology Cannabis is one of the most technologically advanced subsets of horticulture. Unlike other crops, cannabis growers have to comply with a set of regulations, along with fierce competition, which leaves little to no room for error. That’s why…
Read MoreWhat is DLI and why is it essential? Growers need to balance multiple factors to ensure that their plants receive optimum lighting to achieve optimum growth and quality. One of these factors is the Daily Light Integral (DLI), a concept that has been used for several years now, but is becoming increasingly relevant in helping…
Read MorePeroxide found most effective in hatching egg sanitation Damaging the cuticle of the hatching egg during the wash process could allow Salmonella to penetrate the egg if present on the shell’s surface. Peroxide was found as the most effective egg wash sanitizer to both remove Salmonella from the shell’s surface and to keep the cuticle intact in a…
Read MoreWhat are the risks of biofilm? The term bacterial cities means that bacteria and fungi build lives, similar to how humans construct houses, offices, and schools. Bacteria and fungi live in comparable structures, albeit on a much smaller scale and on every surface in the environment. In the past, humans lived in the open field…
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