Glossary

A heating system that provides localized and zoned heat distribution in indoor farming, optimizing energy use and maintaining consistent temperature levels in different growing areas.

An approach that aims to minimize waste generation and maximize resource efficiency, utilizing organic waste for composting, recycling water, and implementing circular economy principles in indoor farming.

A natural plant extract derived from yucca plants, often used in indoor farming as a wetting agent, surfactant, or natural growth enhancer.

Vascular tissues in plants responsible for the transport of water, nutrients, and sugars. Xylem carries water and minerals from roots to shoots, while phloem transports sugars and other organic compounds throughout the plant.

A passive irrigation system in which a wick or capillary material, such as fabric or string, transfers water from a reservoir to the root zone of plants, providing consistent moisture.

A vertical farming system that combines aquaponics with vertical growing structures, utilizing fish waste to provide nutrients for plants grown in stacked or layered systems.

A measure of the difference between the amount of moisture in the air and the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold at a specific temperature. VPD affects transpiration and water uptake by plants.

The practice of growing food or plants in urban areas, often using indoor farming techniques, to address issues of food security, resource constraints, and community well-being.

A propagation method that involves culturing plant tissue in a sterile laboratory environment, resulting in the production of multiple identical plantlets from a single source.

The use of eco-friendly and recyclable materials for packaging agricultural products, reducing waste and environmental impact in the indoor farming supply chain.