Research Articles
Co-optimization of Environmental Variables: A Systems Approach to Maximizing Resource Use Efficiency
This article explores the transformative potential of co-optimization frameworks for simultaneously managing multiple environmental variables to enhance resource use efficiency.
Digital Twin Technology in Healthcare: Optimizing Clinical Trial Design and Drug Development
This article provides a comprehensive overview of digital twin technology and its transformative potential for optimizing Clinical Evaluation Activities (CEA) in biomedical research.
Automating Harvest: How Robotics and AI Are Reducing Labor Costs in Vertical Farming by up to 95%
This article examines the transformative impact of automation on labor requirements in vertical farming.
Decarbonizing Vertical Farming: Integrating Renewable Energy for Sustainable Urban Agriculture
This article provides a comprehensive analysis for researchers and scientists on strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of vertical farming through renewable energy integration.
Dynamic Climate Control Strategies: Cutting Energy Load in Biomedical and Research Facilities
This article explores the transformative potential of dynamic climate control systems in reducing the substantial energy load of research greenhouses and laboratory environments.
Optimizing LED Light Recipes for Enhanced Basil Growth in Hydroponic Vertical Farms
This article synthesizes current research on optimizing LED light spectra, intensity, and photoperiod to maximize biomass yield, phytonutrient content, and sensory characteristics of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) in controlled-environment vertical...
Deep Learning and CNNs for Yield Estimation in Controlled Environment Agriculture: Methods, Applications, and Future Directions
This article provides a comprehensive review of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and deep learning applications for yield estimation in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).
Precision Meets Growth: Advanced Sensor-Based Irrigation Control for Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Hydroponics
This article provides a comprehensive examination of sensor-based irrigation control systems within Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponics, a cornerstone of modern Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).
Breaking Silos: A Transdisciplinary Framework for Federal CEA Research Collaboration
This article explores the critical role of transdisciplinary approaches in advancing federal Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) research.
Life Cycle Assessment of Controlled Environment Agriculture: Environmental Impacts, Methodologies, and Applications for Sustainable Research
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the environmental impacts of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems through the lens of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).