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Environmental life cycle assessment of an on-site modular cabinet vertical farm

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
The number of vertical farms has been expanding rapidly in recent years to provide more resilient and sustainable global food provisioning closer to consumers.
Michael Martin, Michael Martin, Maria J. Bustamante, Ilaria Zauli, Francesco Orsini   +4 more
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High Light Intensity Applied Shortly Before Harvest Improves Lettuce Nutritional Quality and Extends the Shelf Life

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021
The effect of light intensity applied shortly before harvest on the nutritional quality, postharvest performance, and shelf life of loose-leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. cv. Expertise RZ Salanova®) was investigated.
Qianxixi Min, Leo F. M. Marcelis, Celine C. S. Nicole, Ernst J. Woltering, Ernst J. Woltering   +4 more
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Impact of Different Daily Light Integrals and Carbon Dioxide Concentrations on the Growth, Morphology, and Production Efficiency of Tomato Seedlings

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021
Indoor growing systems with light-emitting diodes offer advantages for the growth of tomato seedlings through uniform and optimized environmental conditions which increase consistency between plants and growing cycles.
Brandon M. Huber, Frank J. Louws, Ricardo Hernández   +2 more
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Quantitative Analysis of UV-B Radiation Interception and Bioactive Compound Contents in Kale by Leaf Position According to Growth Progress

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021
UV-B (280–315 nm) radiation has been used as an effective tool to improve bioactive compound contents in controlled environments, such as plant factories.
Hyo In Yoon, Hyun Young Kim, Jaewoo Kim, Jung Eek Son, Jung Eek Son   +4 more
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Open vertical farms: a plausible system in increasing tomato yield and encouraging natural suppression of whiteflies

Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 2022
This study evaluated the effectiveness of open vertical farming in increasing tomato yield and also recruiting the presence of ecological service providers in the control of whiteflies.
Suleiman MUSTAPHA, Abdulrasak Kannike MUSA, Oluropo Ayotunde APALOWO, Abdrahaman Adebowale LAWAL, Olaniyi Israel OLAYIWOLA, Helen Olaide BAMIDELE, Robert Omotayoman UDDIN II   +6 more
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Vertical farm: prospects for achieving sustainable development goals

Revista Brasileira de Engenharia de Biossistemas, 2022
The objective of this study was to demonstrate the importance of the vertical farm as an alternative for the supply of food to the world population, mainly, in the countries where the scarcity of land is evident.
Bruno Passador Lombardi, Império Lombardi Jr   +1 more
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Improving Production Yield and Nutritional Quality of Coastal Glehnia Using Developed Hydroponic Nutrient Solution in Controlled Environment Agriculture

Horticulturae, 2023
This study was conducted to develop a nutrient solution for coastal glehnia, evaluate the performance of the newly developed nutrient solution, and determine an adequate electrical conductivity (EC) level for growth and bioactive compounds production in ...
Moon-Sun Yeom, Myung-Min Oh
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Intracanopy lighting strategies to improve green bush bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) compatibility with vertical farming

Frontiers in Agronomy, 2022
Now that multi-tiered plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs) have demonstrated sufficient proof of concept for leafy green and microgreen production; the next challenge is to determine the optimal environment conditions and horticultural ...
Jared Stoochnoff, Melissa Johnston, Jennifer Hoogenboom, Thomas Graham, Mike Dixon   +4 more
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Technological Trends and Engineering Issues on Vertical Farms: A Review

Horticulturae, 2023
Vertical farming has emerged as a promising solution to cope with increasing food demand, urbanization pressure, and limited resources and to ensure sustainable year-round urban agriculture.
Md Shaha Nur Kabir, Md Nasim Reza, Milon Chowdhury, Mohammod Ali, Samsuzzaman, Md Razob Ali, Ka Young Lee, Sun-Ok Chung   +7 more
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Light Spectrum Effects on the Ions, and Primary and Secondary Metabolites of Red Beets (Beta vulgaris L.)

Agronomy, 2022
Red beet (Beta vulgaris L.) is a root vegetable consumed and cultivated all around the world. It contains plenty of sugars, inorganic ions and a variety of secondary metabolites known to improve human health.
Changmin Oh, Jai-Eok Park, Yang-Ju Son, Chu Won Nho, Nam Il Park, Gyhye Yoo   +5 more
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