Vertical farming: The only way is up?
Vertical farming is on its way to becoming an addition to conventional agricultural practices,
improving sustainable food production for the growing world population under increasing …
improving sustainable food production for the growing world population under increasing …
A critical review on efficient thermal environment controls in indoor vertical farming
Indoor vertical farming (IVF) has expanded exponentially over the last couple of years and is
expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9% from 2022 to 2029. IVF …
expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9% from 2022 to 2029. IVF …
Features and functions of multifunctional urban agriculture in the global north: a review
F Orsini, G Pennisi, N Michelon, A Minelli… - … in Sustainable Food …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
In recent years, urban agriculture (UA) projects have bloomed throughout the world, finding
large applications also in the developed economies of the so-called Global North. As …
large applications also in the developed economies of the so-called Global North. As …
State of the art of urban smart vertical farming automation system: Advanced topologies, issues and recommendations
The global economy is now under threat due to the ongoing domestic and international
lockdown for COVID-19. Many have already lost their jobs, and businesses have been …
lockdown for COVID-19. Many have already lost their jobs, and businesses have been …
[HTML][HTML] Controlled environment food production for urban agriculture
The recent increased market demand for locally grown produce is generating interest in the
application of techniques developed for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to urban …
application of techniques developed for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to urban …
Technological trends and engineering issues on vertical farms: a review
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 …
urbanization pressure, and limited resources and to ensure sustainable year-round urban …
Vertical farming goes dynamic: optimizing resource use efficiency, product quality, and energy costs
Vertical farming is considered to be a key enabler for transforming agrifood systems,
especially in or nearby urbanized areas. Vertical farming systems (VFS) are advanced …
especially in or nearby urbanized areas. Vertical farming systems (VFS) are advanced …
The Evolution of soilless systems towards ecological sustainability in the perspective of a circular economy. Is it really the opposite of organic agriculture?
M Gonnella, M Renna - Agronomy, 2021 - mdpi.com
Soilless cultivation systems were primarily developed in response to the excessive spread of
soil pathogens; however, they also allow an optimal control of plant grow, high productivity …
soil pathogens; however, they also allow an optimal control of plant grow, high productivity …
Close-canopy lighting, an effective energy-saving strategy for overhead sole-source LED lighting in indoor farming
F Sheibani, M Bourget, RC Morrow… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Significant advancement has been achieved improving electrical efficiency and photon
efficacy of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the sole source of crop lighting for indoor farming …
efficacy of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the sole source of crop lighting for indoor farming …
The inclusion of green light in a red and blue light background impact the growth and functional quality of vegetable and flower microgreen species
Microgreens are edible seedlings of vegetables and flowers species which are currently
considered among the five most profitable crops globally. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have …
considered among the five most profitable crops globally. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have …