Canopy Size and Light Use Efficiency Explain Growth Differences between Lettuce and Mizuna in Vertical Farms

Vertical farming is increasingly popular due to high yields obtained from a small land area. However, the energy cost associated with lighting of vertical farms is high. To reduce this cost, more energy efficient (biomass/energy use) crops are required. To understand how efficiently crops use light...

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Main Authors: Theekshana C. Jayalath, Marc W. van Iersel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/4/704