Plant factory
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A plant factory is a closed growing system which enables a farmer (agrotechnician) to achieve constant production of vegetables all year around. The facility utilizes artificial control of light, temperature, moisture, and carbon dioxide concentrations.[1][2][3]
See also
- Hydroponics
- Vertical farming
- Thanet Earth - An example of such a farm
Notes
- ^ Wang, Audrey (14 January 2011). "Plant factories: the future of farming?". Taiwan Today.
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