Vertical Farming in Horticulture
Vertical Farming in Horticulture by Dickson Despommier is a comprehensive collection published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing on December 8, 2020. This edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into the evolving field of vertical farming. The book features five reviews that delve into current research and technologies for growing edible plants indoors, highlighting selected commercial vertical farms that utilize these methods.
Readers will find detailed explorations of various aspects of vertical farming, including the benefits of plant factories with artificial lighting and recent advancements in the ornamentals industry. The text assesses resource consumption and production costs associated with plant factories, while also discussing hydroponics and soilless growing systems for vegetables. Additionally, it examines innovative hydroponic technologies tailored for urban environments, addressing the challenges posed by a changing marketplace and societal demands.
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This specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on vertical farming in horticulture.
The first chapter describes and evaluates technologies and methods for growing edible plants indoors and presents a survey of selected commercial vertical farms currently operating that employ them.
The second chapter explores the benefits of plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs). The chapter assesses resource consumption, costs and performance of current PFALs, as well as methods for reducing resource consumption and production costs.
The third chapter explores recent advances in the ornamentals industry, such as vertical propagation systems and LED technology, and how these can be implemented to meet the challenges of a changing marketplace and societal demands.
The fourth chapter describes the advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics, along with the equipment and substrates used, and also examines soilless/hydroponic growing systems for vegetables.
The final chapter describes the most recent innovation in hydroponic technologies for plant cultivation within cities and their adaptability to the urban fabric.
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