An Overview on the Use of Artificial Lighting for Sustainable Lettuce and Microgreens Production in an Indoor Vertical Farming System

Author:

Budavári Noémi1,Pék Zoltán1ORCID,Helyes Lajos1,Takács Sándor1ORCID,Nemeskéri Eszter1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Horticulture Institute, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Páter K. Street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary

Abstract

With the global population projected to reach 8.6 billion by 2050 and urbanization on the rise, sustainable food production in cities becomes imperative. Vertical farming presents a promising solution to meet this challenge by utilizing space-efficient, controlled-environment agriculture techniques. In a vertical farming system, high quality, high nutritional value products can be produced with minimum water consumption, using LEDs as energy-efficient light sources. Microgreens are a new market category of vegetables among sprouts and baby leaf greens. The most critical challenge in their cultivation is the choice of growing medium, lighting, and light spectrum, which affect photosynthesis, plant growth, and yield. This review explores various cultivation methods, including hydroponics, within the context of vertical farming. Using current research, it investigates the effect of LED lighting on the physiological properties and growth of microgreens and baby leaf lettuce, but further research is needed to determine the response of the varieties and the optimal light spectrum ratios to meet their needs.

Funder

Nemzeti Kutatási Fejlesztési és Innovációs Hivatal

Publisher

MDPI AG

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