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Efficient, specific crop production by LEDs (LED4Plants)
Project
Project code: EIP-Agri-BR-2017-PGEPD01
Contract period: 01.01.2017
- 31.12.2019
Budget: 1,094,784 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: plant production and horticulture, energy, product/service
Light significantly increases the primary agricultural production in greenhouses. However, the contribution of the current high pressure sodium lamps to plant growth is inefficient. In addition, a lot of greenhouses in Brandenburg and Berlin are closed during winter, because of the lack of light and the high consumption of electricity. The lack of light has negative effects on yield and quality of plants. The aim of the project is to develop a modular and cost-efficient LED light system in line with the plants needs. The horizontal and vertical arranged LED light system shall be used for the greenhouse production year-round. The project takes natural light into account. The quality, the resistance and the yield of the tested plants shall be increased and the time for cultivating shall be reduced by the use of the LED light system. Different settings of LEDs have to be tested on specific herbs and ornamental plants on a all-year basis. The focus is on productivity and profitability. A pilot farm, information services and workshops ensure the transfer of knowledge.
Section overview
Subjects
- Horticulture
- Vegetable Gardening
- Process engineering
- Computer science
