In a trial between Signify and Wageningen University, two chrysanthemum varieties will be tested under the influence of different light recipes in combination with natural daylight.
During this GLASE webinar on Feb. 22, Chris Higgins of Hort Americas will explore the meaning of quality in greenhouse technology with a focus on horticultural lighting.
This stakeholder panel will provide advice and feedback as the DLC guides the horticultural lighting industry toward connected, integrated lighting solutions.
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.
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.
