Course title: Plant Physiology and Production in Controlled Environments
Term: Spring 2019
Undergraduate: HS 495- 10A
Graduate: HS 590-012A
Class: The science of environmental plant physiology and controlled environment technology: Light intensity, Light quality (Sun, LEDs), Photoperiod (light-dark periods), CO2 concentration, Air movement, Temperature, Water vapor, Root zone- nutrient, Irrigation, Substrates, Leaf and canopy energy balance, Plant water relations, Growth analysis.
Laboratory: Apply the concepts to indoor production systems (Greenhouse and Vertical farm): Greenhouse production, Vertical farm production, Light plan design, Energy consumption, Nutrient recipes, Sensors and controller, Cooling and heating, Psychometrics, Field trips
Additional information: ricardo_hernandez@ncsu.edu