Lettuce is one of the most important crops of plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs)
due to their small size, fast growth rate, low energy demand and high marketing value. High …

Anthocyanins, natural pigments known for their vibrant hues and beneficial properties,
undergo intricate genetic control. However, red vegetables grown in plant factories …

To reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and maximize agricultural yields, the use of
microalgae extracts as biostimulants has recently attracted significant attention due to their …

Elucidating the mechanisms and pathways involved in genotype–environment (G× E)
interactions and phenotypic plasticity is critical for improving plant growth. Controlled …

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a cause of a prevalent and destructive disease that attacks many
horticultural food crops, such as lettuce. This soil-borne necrotrophic fungal pathogen …

Recently, LEDs with various light qualities have been used in closed plant factories, and
they are known to have different effects on the growth and quality of crops. Therefore, this …

Light intensity primarily drives plant growth and morphogenesis, whereas the ecological
impact of light intensity on the phyllosphere (leaf surface and endosphere) microbiome is …

The use of artificial light sources in plants is considered a type of photobiomodulation (PBM),
a trend in agriculture and food industries, aiming at decontamination, pest control, and …

Lettuce is a highly perishable horticultural crop with a relatively short shelf-life that limits its
commercial value and contributes to food waste. Postharvest senescence varies with …

Hydroponic production raises economic and environmental issues related to the treatment,
recovery or disposal of hydroponic wastewater, which can be rich in eutrophication-related …