Instant Insights

Chapter 1 - Research and technology in plant factories with artificial lighting: past, present and future: Ying Liu, Paul Kusuma and Leo F. M. Marcelis, Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands;

1 Introduction

2 Architecture and automation

3 Lighting

4 Climate control

5 Sensors and algorithms

6 Rootzone

7 Genetics and plant breeding

8 Conclusion

9 Where to look for further information

10 References

Chapter 2 - Life cycle assessment of indoor vertical farms: Michael Martin, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden; and Francesco Orsini, University of Bologna, Italy;

1 Introduction

2 Life cycle assessment and its application in indoor vertical farms

3 Strengths and limits of life cycle assessments for indoor vertical farms

4 Insights from life cycle assessments of indoor vertical farms

5 Life cycle management and increasing transparency

6 Conclusion and future trends in research

7 Where to look for further information

8 Acknowledgements

9 References

Chapter 3 - Soilless culture systems and growing media in horticulture: an overview: Nazim S. Gruda, University of Bonn, Germany;

1 Introduction

2 Historical overview

3 Why soilless culture systems?

4 Range of soilless crops, cultivation places and purposes

5 State-of-the-art: what does this book offer?

6 Conclusions and future trends

7 Where to look for further information

8 References

Chapter 4 - Advances in screenhouse design and practice for protected cultivation: Josef Tanny, Agricultural Research Organization - Volcani Center, Israel;

1 Introduction

2 Structures and screen materials

3 Microclimate under screens

4 Crop evapotranspiration

5 Water-use efficiency

6 Product quality

7 Future trends and conclusion

8 References

Chapter 5 - Advances in protected cultivation of ornamentals: James E. Faust, Clemson University, USA;

1 Introduction

2 Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems

3 Manipulation of plant growth and development

4 Sustainable practices and renewable inputs

5 Case study: Propagation of ornamentals in a vertical propagation area

6 Conclusion and future trends

7 Where to look for further information

8 References