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Synergistic effects of vermicompost and biochar amendments on cherry tomato production in an urban rooftop garden: A 2?year study

- AbstractUrban agriculture has emerged as a practical strategy to strengthen local food systems in cities with limited land availability. Rooftop gardening, in particular, offers opportunities for...

A Review of the Role of Sensor in the Vertical Farms: Superiority and Prospects

- Sensor networks in vertical farmsThis study comprehensively reviews the current application status of sensors in vertical agriculture, discovers and deeply analyzes their benefits in enhancing...

The future of resilient food production—Current challenges and future opportunities

- The climate crisis is heating up, storms and droughts are hitting harder, deserts are growing, fertile land is fading, pollution is everywhere, and resources are running out—sparking mass migration...

Rural prosperity: the key to sustainable farm and food systems

- We highlight the tension in food systems between affordable food for all and prosperity of the rural communities that produce most of that food. Over the past six decades, global efforts to combat...

Anthromes and terrestrial carbon

- The increasing demand for sustainable food production requires innovative solutions that balance productivity, resource efficiency, and environmental impact. Vertical Farming Systems (VFSs) offer a...

Application of Water-Sensitive Paper for Spray Performance Evaluation in Aeroponics via a Segmentation-Based Algorithm

11/10/2025 - Continued population growth demands a significant increase in agricultural production to ensure food security. However, agricultural output is limited by environmental crises and the negative impacts...

Rethinking Urban Spaces to Improve Nutrition Security Through Urban Agriculture

07/10/2025 - AbstractThe current food system damages the environment, increases social inequalities, and is vulnerable to climate shocks and supply chain disruptions. This, and the global urbanization trends,...

Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems Annual Report, 2024

- AbstractMost crops grown in tropical savanna ecosystems have a 30%–60% yield gap, primarily due to poor soil fertility, low nutrient bioavailability, and limited effectiveness of conventional...

Understanding Pollination in Urban Food Production: The Importance of Data Validation and Participant Feedback for Citizen Science Project Design

- Urban agriculture depends on insect pollination, but knowledge gaps persist due to difficulties accessing diverse growing spaces. We developed a citizen science approach for monitoring insect visits...

Cropping Beyond the Visible; Innovative, UV?Emitting LED Applications for the Horticultural Industry

- ABSTRACTThe estimated increase in the world population to 9.7 billion by 2050 and the increased frequency of extreme weather events caused by climate change will put further pressure on world food...

Impact of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Rates on Plant Growth and Yield of Organic Kale and Swiss Chard in Vertical Farming System

11/07/2025 - To support the growing global population, sustainable farming methods like vertical farming must complement traditional agriculture. This study evaluated the effects of various nitrogen fertilizer...

Effects of including sprouted barley in the diets of Western white face feeder wether lambs

01/04/2025 - The growing population is driving demand for animal protein which increases pressure on the agricultural industry. Vertical farming could potentially help by reducing land and water requirements...

Optimized Spectral and Spatial Design of High-Uniformity and Energy-Efficient LED Lighting for Italian Lettuce Cultivation in Miniature Plant Factories

03/07/2025 - Optimizing artificial lighting in controlled-environment agriculture is crucial for enhancing crop productivity and resource efficiency. This study presents a spectral&ndash;spatial...

The benefits of urban agriculture toward sustainable cities

- AbstractSustainable urban agriculture is emerging as a promising solution to address food security challenges in cities worldwide, with Africa showing substantial potential for implementing such...

Cloud-Driven Data Analytics for Growing Plants Indoor

02/04/2025 - The integration of cloud computing, IoT (Internet of Things), and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming precision agriculture by enabling real-time monitoring, data analytics, and dynamic...

Soilless Agricultural Systems: Opportunities, Challenges, and Applications for Enhancing Horticultural Resilience to Climate Change and Urbanization

22/05/2025 - Rapid urbanization, climate variability, and land degradation are increasingly challenging traditional open-field farming systems. Soilless farming (SLF) has emerged as a complementary approach to...

Hybrid Plant Growth: Integrating Stochastic, Empirical, and Optimization Models with Machine Learning for Controlled Environment Agriculture

14/01/2025 - Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) offers a viable solution for sustainable crop production, yet the optimization of the latter requires precise modeling and resource management. This study...

Impact of light spectral combinations on morphology, yield, and quality of indoor-grown cilantro

- Advanced indoor farming systems utilizing artificial lighting to produce high-quality crops are rapidly gaining research interest. Specific light spectra from artificial lights can create optimal...

Impact of LED Combinations and Light Intensity on Growth and Yields of Wasabi

24/12/2024 - This study examines the effects of different LED light spectra and intensities on the growth, photosynthetic performance, and biochemical composition of the &lsquo;Daruma&rsquo;...

El compost producido con residuos orgánicos podría sustituir el 21% de los fertilizantes industriales en la agricultura urbana

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Light Intensity Effects on Productivity and Post-Harvest Quality in Perilla frutescens Cultivated in CEA

19/11/2024 - Leafy vegetables, mainly lettuces, are currently the main crop cultivated in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including vertical farming and plant factories. There is a rising demand to...

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