Using vertical farming systems for propagating everbearing strawberry: Physiological and technological feasibility assessment

IF 1.5 4区农林科学 Q3 PLANT SCIENCES

Journal of Berry Research Pub Date : 2024-05-30 DOI:10.3233/jbr-230051

Elizabeth Lorch-Schierning, Anya Perera, Kambiz Baghalian

{"title":"Using vertical farming systems for propagating everbearing strawberry: Physiological and technological feasibility assessment","authors":"Elizabeth Lorch-Schierning, Anya Perera, Kambiz Baghalian","doi":"10.3233/jbr-230051","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND:One of the biggest challenges facing the soft fruit sector is to propagate disease free strawberry plants in a timely manner, financially viable approach and in an eco-friendly fashion. OBJECTIVE:This study sets out to investigate the efficacy of growing everbearing Fragaria×ananassa ‘Malling Ace’ runners at different propagation dates and under Different LED lighting regimes using vertical farming units and glasshouse (as control). METHODS:To evaluate the effects of the treatment factors, some of the main horticultural features including rooting success rate, rooting speed, root and shoot biomass production, chlorophyll content and bud emergence were measured and statistically analysed. In addition, this study aimed to investigate the energy efficiency of a self-sufficient Direct Current (DC) based vertical farming unit, versus a vertical farming unit using the Alternate Current (AC) electricity provided by national grid electricity. RESULTS:light, tipping date, and the interaction between light and tipping date, significantly influenced shoot biomass, total crown diameter, and chlorophyll content in the leaves of ‘Malling Ace’. In terms of energy demand, the DC unit had a higher level of energy efficiency over AC unit with 23% less energy demand. CONCLUSION:In general, this trial demonstrated vertical farming as a potentially sustainable method and efficient tool in propagating strawberry plants.","PeriodicalId":15194,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Berry Research","volume":"363 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5000,"publicationDate":"2024-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Berry Research","FirstCategoryId":"97","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.3233/jbr-230051","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"PLANT SCIENCES","Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Abstract

BACKGROUND:One of the biggest challenges facing the soft fruit sector is to propagate disease free strawberry plants in a timely manner, financially viable approach and in an eco-friendly fashion. OBJECTIVE:This study sets out to investigate the efficacy of growing everbearing Fragaria×ananassa ‘Malling Ace’ runners at different propagation dates and under Different LED lighting regimes using vertical farming units and glasshouse (as control). METHODS:To evaluate the effects of the treatment factors, some of the main horticultural features including rooting success rate, rooting speed, root and shoot biomass production, chlorophyll content and bud emergence were measured and statistically analysed. In addition, this study aimed to investigate the energy efficiency of a self-sufficient Direct Current (DC) based vertical farming unit, versus a vertical farming unit using the Alternate Current (AC) electricity provided by national grid electricity. RESULTS:light, tipping date, and the interaction between light and tipping date, significantly influenced shoot biomass, total crown diameter, and chlorophyll content in the leaves of ‘Malling Ace’. In terms of energy demand, the DC unit had a higher level of energy efficiency over AC unit with 23% less energy demand. CONCLUSION:In general, this trial demonstrated vertical farming as a potentially sustainable method and efficient tool in propagating strawberry plants.

查看原文本刊更多论文

利用垂直耕作系统繁殖常生草莓：生理和技术可行性评估

背景：软水果行业面临的最大挑战之一是如何及时繁殖无病虫害的草莓植株，并采用经济可行的方法和环保的方式。目的：本研究旨在调查在不同的繁殖日期和不同的 LED 光照条件下，利用垂直栽培装置和玻璃温室（作为对照）种植草莓匐茎的效果。方法：为了评估处理因素的影响，对一些主要园艺特征进行了测量和统计分析，包括生根成功率、生根速度、根和芽生物量的产生、叶绿素含量和芽的萌发。此外，本研究还旨在调查基于直流电的自给自足垂直耕作装置与使用国家电网提供的交流电的垂直耕作装置的能源效率。结果：光照、倾倒日期以及光照和倾倒日期之间的交互作用对'Malling Ace'的嫩枝生物量、总冠直径和叶片中的叶绿素含量有显著影响。在能量需求方面，直流装置的能效水平高于交流装置，能量需求减少了 23%。结论：总的来说，该试验证明垂直栽培是一种潜在的可持续方法，也是繁殖草莓植物的有效工具。

本文章由计算机程序翻译，如有差异，请以英文原文为准。

求助全文

约1分钟内获得全文求助全文

来源期刊

Journal of Berry Research Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Biochemistry

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

11.80%

发文量

期刊介绍： The main objective of the Journal of Berry Research is to improve the knowledge about quality and production of berries to benefit health of the consumers and maintain profitable production using sustainable systems. The objective will be achieved by focusing on four main areas of research and development: From genetics to variety evaluation Nursery production systems and plant quality control Plant physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology, as well as cultural management Health for the consumer: components and factors affecting berries'' nutritional value Specifically, the journal will cover berries (strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, cranberry currants, etc.), as well as grapes and small soft fruit in general (e.g., kiwi fruit). It will publish research results covering all areas of plant breeding, including plant genetics, genomics, functional genomics, proteomics and metabolomics, plant physiology, plant pathology and plant development, as well as results dealing with the chemistry and biochemistry of bioactive compounds contained in such fruits and their possible role in human health. Contributions detailing possible pharmacological, medical or therapeutic use or dietary significance will be welcomed in addition to studies regarding biosafety issues of genetically modified plants.