Post by Fraunhofer UMSICHT

💡 Smart plant sensing for sustainable yields in #indoorfarming 🌱   Indoor farming is a promising solution to the challenges of modern #agriculture and contributes to the creation of a more sustainable and resilient #food system. Fraunhofer UMSICHT develops innovative technologies and concepts to promote sustainable plant cultivation and increase the efficiency of indoor farming systems.   🔬 Our measurement concepts are designed to record the condition of plants in real time without contact. This creates the basis for precise crop management that can be adapted to the requirements of producers and the needs of the plants. Specifically, our portfolio includes the following:   📌 Real-time, contactless measurement of content and active ingredient concentrations 📌 Detection of nutrient deficiencies 📌 Determination of light requirements 📌 Advice on technical implementation and component design for indoor farms 📌 Trials in protected cultivation (light recipes, crop management, nutrients, plant stress) 📌 Translation of the results into the necessary hardware for your application   🤝 Are you looking for strategic advice in the field of indoor farming or do you need customized sensor systems for controlled and semi-controlled cultivation methods? Then please contact our colleagues Dr. Felix Thoma and Dr. Dennis Schlehuber. They will provide you with targeted and practical support in the design, analysis and further development of your farming systems.   #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Research