ISHS Acta Horticulturae 580: IV International ISHS Symposium on Artificial Lighting
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING FOR PRODUCING QUALITY TRANSPLANTS IN CLOSED SYSTEMS |
| Authors: | C. Chun, T. Kozai |
| Keywords: | automation, environmental control, plant production, engineering, value-added transplants |
| Abstract:
By using closed systems for transplant production, which include the use of fluorescent lamps as a light source, the environment can be controlled more easily than open systems with natural sunlight, and enables the production of quality transplants. Space can be used more efficiently because of the use of multi-layered shelves that are illuminated with fluorescent lamps. Production costs can be lowered considerably if the closed systems are designed and operated with most advanced concepts and technologies (lighting, air conditioning, computerized climatic control, and scheduling). Closed transplant production systems can be environmentally friendly because there is no need to use pesticides, and resources such as CO2 gas and water can be recycled. Initial and operational costs can be significantly cut down by utilizing mass-produced products that are low in price but high in performance, such as fluorescent lamps and home-use air conditioners. | |
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