Boosting young plants for a better start
The propagation is a critical stage during the cultivation of plants. Providing them with the optimal growth conditions at a young age can have a major impact on their future …
Dynamic control of growth conditions in vertical farms
In a vertical farm we can control all growth conditions. In order to optimize these conditions we need more understanding of how the plant responds to the growth conditions. In …
Philips Horticulture LED Solutions is Gold Partner
As a world leader in lighting, Philips LED Lighting understands that every business, animal, fish, greenhouse or vertical farm, is unique and needs a different solution. It believes that vertical …
How Controlled Environment Agriculture can aid the protein transition
As the world shifts towards plant-based sources of protein, we will need to increase production to meet demand without reducing the supply of fresh produce. Controlled environment agriculture (CEA), in …
Plant nutrients and food quality in Vertical Farming
by Kristian Holst Laursen, University of Copenhagen. He is head of The research group in Plant Nutrients and Food Quality, which bridges plant and food science using advanced analytical chemistry.