Using light emitting diodes as sole source of supplemental lighting for microgreen production in controlled environmet

该项目将在实验室和商业温室条件下进行研究试验，以确定1)生产一些主要微绿作物的最佳光照水平，2)优化微绿生长、收获和营养质量的光谱组合，以及3)为加拿大气候下的微绿温室生产制定反馈控制照明协议。研究结果可以直接应用于我们的行业合作伙伴Greenbelt Microgreens，为他们新收购的温室提供装备，并翻新他们现有的微绿生产设施。研究结果也可以应用于其他温室和室内农业操作，以改善植物生长，提高营养价值，节省照明能源消耗和减少碳足迹。该项目将在1-2年内使加拿大经济受益。

This project will conduct research trials under both laboratory and commercial greenhouse conditions to determine 1) the optimal light levels for the production of some major microgreen crops, 2) light spectra combinations for optimizing microgreen growth, harvest and nutritional quality, and 3) develop feedback control lighting protocols for greenhouse production of microgreens in the Canadian climate. The results can be directly applied by our industry partner, Greenbelt Microgreens, in outfitting their newly acquired greenhouses and renovating their existing facility for microgreen production. The results can also be applied by other greenhouse and indoor farming operations to improve plant growth, enhance nutrient value, save lighting energy consumption and reduce carbon footprint. The results will benefit the Canadian economy within 1-2 years from the start of this project.