The Vertical Farm: Scientific Advances and Technological Developments [Hardcover]

Chapter 1: Introduction (Book Editors)

Chapter 2: Cultivating Tomorrow: An Overview of Vertical Farming (K. Al-Kodmany)

Chapter 3: Vertical Farm Lighting Systems: Ways and Means to Increase Their Efficiency (D. A. Filatov)

Chapter 4: Vertical Farming Systems on Building Envelopes (A Tablada & V Kosoric)

Chapter 5:? Social acceptance of urban farming on building skins (V Kosoric)

Chapter 6: Digital agriculture: from concept to implementation (Chien Szu-Cheng)

Chapter 7: Internet of Agricultural Things for Indoor Farming (Akmal Nizam Bin Mohammed)

Chapter 8: A Review on Technological Advances and Challenges in Aquaponics (Andrew Keong Ng)

Chapter 9: Microalgae-based recirculating aquaculture system (Wuang Shy Chyi)

Chapter 10: Variety Improvement for Closed Controlled Environments (Kevin M. Folta)

Chapter 11: Critical requirements to implement vertical farming technologies: the challenge to reduce cost (Jorge Flores Velazquez)

Chapter 12: Energy Efficiency in Indoor Farming: A Malaysian Experience (Mohd Faizal Mohideen Batcha)

The Vertical Farm: Scientific Advances and Technological Developments systematically navigates the realm of vertical farming (VF), rooted in a robust, scientific foundation. Unveiling the intricate convergence of plant biology, environmental science, and agronomy, it provides a profound understanding of contemporary agriculture.

Amid economic uncertainties, fluctuating oil prices, and a rising environmental consciousness, the need for sustainable and efficient food production has become dire. The Vertical Farm: Scientific Advances and Technological Developments systematically navigates the realm of vertical farming (VlS)