During the virtual event, presented by the Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium, researchers, growers, and manufacturers will showcase the benefits of efficient greenhouse technology.
The agreements include acquiring horticulture lighting products from Current to be exclusively distributed by Hort Americas, a leading supplier to the controlled environment agriculture market.
Energy screens serve as an effective tool for managing energy costs in greenhouses, but an overreliance on them may inadvertently compromise the conditions necessary for optimal pollination.
Project LAMP (Lighting Approaches to Maximize Profit) is a team of researchers that focuses on helping growers get more value out of their lighting systems.
Michigan State University is hosting a Horticultural Lighting Workshop that will take place on Dec. 18 in East Lansing, MI.
Light measurement, including the right type of light, is a key factor in plant health.
Horteca is a facility dedicated to showcasing the latest green technologies for the CEA industry, from robotics to AI to dynamic lighting solutions.
While far-red lighting may help with the flow of sugars within the plant, research by Signify indicates mixed results overall and extra energy likely outweighing production increases.
In a recent e-GRO alert, Cornell University’s Neil Mattson describes a simple spreadsheet tool he developed to estimate lighting fixture upfront costs and electricity costs based on some information.
The program is designed to enable researchers and institutions to bring about breakthroughs in the knowledge and practice of horticultural lighting.
In a recent webinar, GLASE principal investigators showcase a selection of lighting research, projects, and programs.
By tailoring the effect of light on your plants, you can ensure that they are always receiving the optimal amount of light energy to grow successfully.
Gretchen Schimelpfenig says growers can expect more opportunities to improve their energy efficiency efforts by collaborating with academic researchers.