{"product_id":"instant-insights-vertical-farming-in-horticulture-9781786769220","title":"Instant Insights: Vertical Farming in","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on vertical farming in horticulture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe final chapter describes the most recent innovation in hydroponic technologies for plant cultivation within cities and their adaptability to the urban fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/b\u003e - Vertical farming systems for urban agriculture: \u003ci\u003eDickson Despommier, Columbia University, USA\u003c\/i\u003e; 1 Introduction 2 The vertical farm: from inception to reality 3 Vertical farm technologies 4 Indoor lighting for growing crops in a controlled environment 5 Nutrients for hydroponics and aeroponics 6 Challenges 7 Future trends 8 Where to look for further information 9 References \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/b\u003e - Towards sustainable plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs): from greenhouses to vertical farms: \u003ci\u003eToyoki Kozai, Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan; Yumiko Amagai, Chiba University, Japan; and Eri Hayashi, Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan\u003c\/i\u003e; 1 Introduction 2 Characteristics of PFALs 3 Resource consumption by resource elements: simulation studies 4 Production cost and its components 5 Reducing electricity consumption and improving cost performance 6 Challenges for the next-generation smart PFALs 7 Future trends and conclusion 8 Acknowledgements 9 References \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3\u003c\/b\u003e - Advances in protected cultivation of ornamentals: \u003ci\u003eJames E. Faust, Clemson University, USA\u003c\/i\u003e; 1 Introduction 2 Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems 3 Manipulation of plant growth and development 4 Sustainable practices and renewable inputs 5 Case study: propagation of ornamentals in a vertical propagation area 6 Conclusion and future trends 7 Where to look for further information 8 References \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/b\u003e - Developments in soilless\/hydroponic cultivation of vegetables: \u003ci\u003eDimitrios Savvas, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece; and Damianos Neocleous, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus\u003c\/i\u003e; 1 Introduction 2 Advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics 3 Equipment 4 Substrates 5 Soilless\/hydroponic growing systems for vegetables 6 Crop nutrition and nutrient solution (NS) 7 Product quality in hydroponics 8 Soilless cultivation specifics of greenhouse vegetable crops 9 Irrigation tips in soilless cultivation 10 Plant protection practices in soilless cultivation 11 Future research and technological developments in hydroponics 12 References \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5\u003c\/b\u003e - Advanced hydroponics design for plant cultivation in cities: \u003ci\u003eGiuseppina Pennisi, Alessandro Pistillo, Elisa Appolloni, Francesco Orsini and Giorgio Gianquinto, DISTAL - University of Bologna, Italy\u003c\/i\u003e; 1 Introduction 2 Rooftop farming systems 3 Vertical farming with artificial lighting 4 Innovative SCS for urban agriculture: aquaponics 5 Case study: innovative urban farming systems through the international student competition: UrbanFarm 6 Summary and future trends 7 Where to look for further information 8 References\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042489008471,"sku":"9781786769220","price":44.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/instant-insights-vertical-farming-in-horticulture-9781786769220","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}