What Traits Make a Crop Ideal for Vertical Farming?
Optimised crop traits for CEA production are increasingly important as vertical farming moves from niche innovation towards a mainstream contributor to modern
The Challenge and Paradox of Seed Supply for Indoor Farms
In Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), every harvest begins with seed, yet the demands of indoor farming expose a profound inefficiency: many systems,
Managing Seed Supply for Indoor Farms
The success of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) depends not only on advanced infrastructure, energy systems, and management strategies, but also on something
Genetically Modified Crops in Controlled Environment Agriculture
The potential of genetic modification of crop plants for CEA and vertical farming lies in its ability to align plant traits with
Plant Breeding Objectives for CEA and Vertical Farming
Plant breeding goals for vertical farming are distinct from those developed for conventional agriculture. Traditional breeding has historically prioritised yield, pest resistance,
Future Crops for Indoor Plant Production and Vertical Farming
The idea of emerging crops in vertical farming is no longer limited to leafy greens and herbs; researchers, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers
Using Stress to Produce Novel Plant Morphologies in Indoor Farming
In nature, plant morphology is not a fixed outcome, it is a highly plastic and variable response shaped by environmental variables. In
Secondary Metabolites Production in Controlled Environment Agriculture
Secondary metabolites are organic compounds produced by plants and other organisms that are not essential for normal growth, development, or reproduction but
Using Plant Stress for the Production of Novel Compounds in CEA
Using stress to initiate the production of novel compounds in plants has become a subject of significant interest within Controlled Environment Agriculture
Managing Plant Stress to Establish Growth Recipes in CEA
The ability to manage or introduce stress to plants for production goals is the reason why Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems have
The role of Humidity in Plant Health and Development in Indoor Farms
Humidity and plant health in CEA are closely linked, yet humidity is often less discussed than light, nutrients, or temperature. In indoor
CO₂ Effects on Plant Growth and Yield in Indoor Farms
Carbon dioxide is central to plant growth and productivity, and its management is particularly relevant in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems. CO2