Light in controlled environment agriculture
Sasan Aliniaeifard, Sahar Azizi, Saeedeh Zarbakhsh, Sara Esmaeili, Kambiz Baghalian, Nazim S. Gruda
Abstract
Controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) systems, such as greenhouses and vertical farms, optimize crop production by overcoming environmental constraints. Light, through its intensity, quality, photoperiod, and daily light integral, directly influences photosynthesis, yield, and crop quality. This paper discusses the impact of light management in CEA, including supplemental and indoor lighting, and explores future research directions.
Topics & Concepts
AgricultureEnvironmental scienceBusinessAgroforestryAgricultural engineeringGeographyEngineeringArchaeologyLight effects on plants