The Impact of a Six-Hour Light–Dark Cycle on Wheat Ear Emergence, Grain Yield, and Flour Quality in Future Plant-Growing Systems

The Impact of a Six-Hour Light–Dark Cycle on Wheat Ear Emergence, Grain Yield, and Flour Quality in Future Plant-Growing Systems

Cultivating wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i>) in a closed environment offers applications in both indoor farming and in outer-space farming. Tailoring the photoperiod holds potential to shorten the growth cycle, thereby increasing the annual number of cycles. As wheat is a long-day plant,...

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Main Authors: Helena Clauw, Hans Van de Put, Abderahman Sghaier, Trui Kerkaert, Els Debonne, Mia Eeckhout, Kathy Steppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
spring wheat
<i>Triticum aestivum</i>
photoperiod
space
closed environment
vertical farming
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/5/750

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