Lighting Approaches to speed up the Generation Turnover
Lighting Approaches to Speed up the Generation Turnover Reading Time: 4 minutes The development of new plant varieties with advanced performance or an improved environmental adaptation is important to secure our food. To obtain new genetic recombinants or to introduce one or multiple target genes, plants need to be pollinated in a controlled way and…
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“We dissolve CO2 in water and apply it directly to the leaves” As greenhouse growers seek to optimize their operations, CO2 application remains a crucial yet challenging factor in increasing yields. Cstainable Inc. has developed an innovative approach to CO2 enrichment, enabling greenhouses worldwide to maximize plant growth, regardless of their ventilation systems. “Cstainable is…
Read More5 things to check when comparing lighting designs
5 Things to check when comparing lighting designs for LED grow lights As a grower, you invest in supplemental LED grow lights because they power the yield and quality of your crops. In fact, the rule of thumb is that 1% light output equals 1% crop yield. So, it is vital that your LED lighting…
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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
The 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 MoreDo you need ‘white light’ to grow better crops?
Myths 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
How 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
Eventually 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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Youtube Videos How many hours should I turn on my lamps in my vertical farm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMnNqPzDPng To learn more, please contact me ([email protected]) for a 30 minute web-meeting
Read MoreSpectrum Control
biQD 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…
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