Water potential explains water transport in the soil–plant–atmosphere continuum (SPAC),
and is gaining interest as connecting variable between 'pedo-, bio-and atmosphere'. It is …

Background Woody plants (trees and shrubs) play an important role in terrestrial
ecosystems, but their size and longevity make them difficult subjects for traditional …

Determining the optimal shape for greenhouses that is suitable for cold northern regions is
essential for non-seasonal fruit production. In the present study, a structural model was …

The crop canopy structure has a significant impact on greenhouse microclimate, in return,
the intercepted solar radiation and thermal properties of the plant canopy under greenhouse …

Next to its intensity, the spectral composition of light is one of the most important factors
affecting plant growth and morphology. The introduction of light emitting diodes (LEDs) …

In the past decade, the potential of positioning LED lamps in between the canopy (intra-
canopy) to enhance crop growth and yield has been explored in greenhouse cultivation …

This article presents an overview of Helios, a new three-dimensional (3D) plant and
environmental modeling framework. Helios is a model coupling framework designed to …

In plant factories, light is fully controllable for crop production but involves a cost. For efficient
lighting, light use efficiency (LUE) should be considered as part of light environment design …

An increased knowledge of different light spectrum on plant structure and physiology is
required for improving horticulture production and energy efficiency. This implies a high …

Plant-to-plant variation (interplant variation) may play an important role in determining
individual plant and whole canopy performance, where interplant variation in architecture …