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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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Author:   Prof Dickson Despommier (Columbia University) ,  Emeritus Professor Toyoki Kozai (Chiba University/Japan Plant Factory Association) ,  Dr Yumiko Amagai (Chiba University) ,  Dr Eri Hayashi (Vice President - Japan Plant Factory Association)
Publisher:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Volume:   03
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.210kg
ISBN:  

9781786769220

ISBN 10:   1786769220
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   08 December 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Vertical farming systems for urban agriculture: Dickson Despommier, Columbia University, USA; 1 Introduction2 The vertical farm: from inception to reality3 Vertical farm technologies4 Indoor lighting for growing crops in a controlled environment5 Nutrients for hydroponics and aeroponics6 Challenges7 Future trends8 Where to look for further information9 References Chapter 2 - Towards sustainable plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs): from greenhouses to vertical farms: Toyoki Kozai, Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan; Yumiko Amagai, Chiba University, Japan; and Eri Hayashi, Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan; 1 Introduction2 Characteristics of PFALs3 Resource consumption by resource elements: simulation studies4 Production cost and its components5 Reducing electricity consumption and improving cost performance6 Challenges for the next-generation smart PFALs7 Future trends and conclusion8 Acknowledgements9 References Chapter 3 - Advances in protected cultivation of ornamentals: James E. Faust, Clemson University, USA; 1 Introduction2 Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems3 Manipulation of plant growth and development4 Sustainable practices and renewable inputs5 Case study: propagation of ornamentals in a vertical propagation area6 Conclusion and future trends7 Where to look for further information8 References Chapter 4 - Developments in soilless/hydroponic cultivation of vegetables: Dimitrios Savvas, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece; and Damianos Neocleous, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus; 1 Introduction2 Advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics3 Equipment4 Substrates5 Soilless/hydroponic growing systems for vegetables6 Crop nutrition and nutrient solution (NS)7 Product quality in hydroponics8 Soilless cultivation specifics of greenhouse vegetable crops9 Irrigation tips in soilless cultivation10 Plant protection practices in soilless cultivation11 Future research and technological developments in hydroponics12 References Chapter 5 - Advanced hydroponics design for plant cultivation in cities: Giuseppina Pennisi, Alessandro Pistillo, Elisa Appolloni, Francesco Orsini and Giorgio Gianquinto, DISTAL - University of Bologna, Italy; 1 Introduction2 Rooftop farming systems3 Vertical farming with artificial lighting4 Innovative SCS for urban agriculture: aquaponics5 Case study: innovative urban farming systems through the international student competition: UrbanFarm6 Summary and future trends7 Where to look for further information8 References

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Dr Toyoki Kozai is former President of Chiba University, Japan, where he is now Emeritus Professor. Professor Kozai is also Honorary President of the Japan Plant Factory Association (JPFA) and a former President of The Agricultural Academy of Japan. As a pioneer of indoor plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs), also referred to as indoor vertical farming, Professor Kozai is widely regarded as one of the founding figures in PFALs vertical farming and has edited a number of books on PFALs and is the author of over 300 publications on controlled environment agriculture technologies. Dr Eri Hayashi is Vice President of the JPFA where she is also Director of International Relations and Consulting. She is also CEO of E*Green Lab Inc. Eri has been Research Project Leader for a national project on Artificial Intelligence- and Phenotyping-based Smart Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting (PFALs). She also leads a number of international projects on technology development, has given papers at a number of international conferences and written widely on the topic of smart plant factories.

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