Plant Factory Basics, Applications and Advances

Plant Factory Basics, Applications and Advances covers potential applications for Plant Factories with Artificial Light (PFALs) in enhancing food production and security, also discussing the latest advances and benefits. Edited by leading experts Toyoki Kozai and Genhua Niu, the book provides a platform of PFAL technology and science, including ideas on its extensive business and social applications towards the next generation PFALs. Sections cover why PFALs are necessary for urban areas, how they can contribute to the SDGs, SI (International System of) units, the Indexes and definition of various productivity aspects of PFAL, advances in lighting effects on plant growth, and more.

An ideal complement to the Editors' Plant Factory, this book features greater detail on vision, mission, values, and goals of the next generation PFALs and how PF can contribute to the United Nation's "17 Sustainable Development Goals."

• Provides the most in-depth assessment of PFAL available
• Compares PFAL to "indoor vertical farming" and provides important insights into selecting optimal choice
• Presents insights to inspire design and management of the next generation of PFALs