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How to Optimize Light Spectrums for Each Stage of Plant Growth
As your plants transition into the vegetative stage, they require more energy to support the rapid growth of leaves and stems. This stage benefits from a mix of blue and red light, with a higher proportion of blue to red (around a 60:40 ratio).
Redefining PAR: The Impact of Far-Red Photons on Photosynthesis and Horticultural Lighting
The effectiveness of far-red photons in driving photosynthesis means that technologies utilizing these photons, such as downshifting luminescent materials and fixtures that include far-red, should be reevaluated for their effectiveness as plant growth spectrum providers.
How the Latest Innovations in Switched-Mode Power Conversion Boosts Efficiency, Flexibility and Reliability in Today’s Power Systems
Power system designers today face intense pressure to raise conversion efficiency and save energy as they strive to deliver sustainably improved performance. One key to reaching greater efficiency is switched-mode power conversion.
Great Lakes Greenhouses Enhances Cucumber Production with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting and GrowWise Control Systems
Dimmable Philips LED toplighting fixtures support maximum efficiency and better use of energy. Cucumber production enhanced through use of customized zonal lighting strategies powered by Philips GrowWise Control System.
What is the importance of spectrums when growing indoors?
Spectrums are crucial when growing plants indoors because they directly affect the photosynthesis process, plant growth, and development. Here are several reasons why the light spectrum is important.
Is Indoor Hydroponics a Good Solution for Agricultural Cooperatives?
In this blog, we’ll analyze the environment for agricultural cooperatives today, and examine how investments in agricultural technologies like hydroponics can help these organizations meet the evolving challenges of global markets.
Top Benefits of Incorporating Demand Response into your Farm, Winery or Cannabis-Growing Operation
From a weakened grid infrastructure to the rising and unpredictable cost of energy, farms, wineries and cannabis cultivators alike are faced with mounting pressure to produce more while minimizing operational costs and incorporating greener business practices.
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The Power of Real-Time Weather Forecasts with Heliospectra LED light
Heliospectra is at the forefront of the transformation in CEA with smart LED lighting solutions uniquely designed for horticulture. Our approach goes beyond just providing advanced LED lights. We’re integrating technology, data, and nature to build a more sustainable futur
Vertical Farming Technology Market Set for 25% CAGR Growth by 2030
Vertical farming technology is booming, with a projected CAGR of 25% by 2030, driven by urbanization, sustainability, and technological advancements.
Urban Crop Solutions promotes microalgae cultivation
After an extensive search for suitable indoor farming partners, UCS was selected to meet the specific needs of the client. UCS’s slogan, “We build your indoor farm to your specifications,” facilitated the connection for a tailored solution.
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Urban crop solutions supports Inagro with first innovative vertical farming tower
Designed by Urban Crop Solutions, the tower allows Agrotopia to grow crops on multiple levels, maximizing space efficiency, within their existing roof top greenhouse.The system is supported by dynamic lighting that combines natural sunlight with LED lights.
SOLLUM TECHNOLOGIES DYNAMIC LED SOLUTION LIGHTS UP ROELANDS PLANT FARMS
ROELANDS PLANT FARMS EMBRACES SOLLUM'S LED GROW LIGHTS TO REVOLUTIONIZE PROPAGATION AND AGRICULTURAL EFFICIENCY IN ONTARIO.
Cree LED Partners with IDC Componentes and Ilumiled to Brighten Downtown Queretaro Mexico
Santiago de Queretaro replaces all downtown lighting with high-efficiency LEDs, improving light quality while cutting power consumption by more than half
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Cree LED J Series® JB3030C E & F Class White LEDs
Cree LED J Series® JB3030C E & F Class White LEDs
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INO
INO is the largest center of expertise in optics and photonics in Canada and is among the best industrial innovation centres in the world. For the past 35 years, it has created and developed innovative and valuable solutions to meet the needs of businesses. INO's optical technologies are helping to ensure responsible resource use through advanced detection, imaging and analysis. INO develops systems for agricultural soil and plant sample analysis to help those in the agricultural sector collect accurate data on crops, soil and environmental conditions. In addition, INO also is present in the agrifood and agriculture industry, providing solutions to optimize harvesting and production processes, automate sorting, packaging tasks, reduce costs and human error, address skilled labour challenges and produce more sustainably and efficiently. INO works with equipment providers in various industries to successfully navigate the digital transformation and industry 4.0 goals of their clients by harnessing the power of optical sensors, 3D scanners, smart cameras and vision systems to improve their productivity, efficiency and profitability. INO supports automation equipment providers to enhance production quality and reduce costs of their clients thanks to technologies such as digital vision, artificial intelligence, terahertz imaging, hyperspectral imaging and optical coherent tomography (OCT).
