Functional–structural plant models mission in advancing crop science: opportunities and prospects
Functional–structural plant models (FSPMs) have been evolving for over 2 decades and
their future development, to some extent, depends on the value of potential applications in …
their future development, to some extent, depends on the value of potential applications in …
Effects of continuous or end-of-day far-red light on tomato plant growth, morphology, light absorption, and fruit production
Shading by sunlit leaves causes a low red (R) to far-red (FR) ratio that results in a low
phytochrome stationary state (PSS). A low PSS induces an array of shade avoidance …
phytochrome stationary state (PSS). A low PSS induces an array of shade avoidance …
Robotics in protected cultivation
This paper reviews robotics for protected cultivation systems. Based on a short description of
the greenhouse crop production process, the current state in greenhouse mechanization …
the greenhouse crop production process, the current state in greenhouse mechanization …
The contribution of phenotypic plasticity to complementary light capture in plant mixtures
Interspecific differences in functional traits are a key factor for explaining the positive
diversity–productivity relationship in plant communities. However, the role of intraspecific …
diversity–productivity relationship in plant communities. However, the role of intraspecific …
Estimating the contribution of plant traits to light partitioning in simultaneous maize/soybean intercrop**
Spatial configuration and plant phenotypic plasticity contribute to increased light capture in
relay intercrop**, but there is little information on whether these factors also increase light …
relay intercrop**, but there is little information on whether these factors also increase light …
Towards the maximization of energy performance of an energy-saving Chinese solar greenhouse: A systematic analysis of common greenhouse shapes
Y Zhang, M Henke, Y Li, D Xu, A Liu, X Liu, T Li - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …
essential for non-seasonal fruit production. In the present study, a structural model was …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of plant architecture on maize physiology and yield in the Heilonggang River valley
S Huang, Y Gao, Y Li, L Xu, H Tao, P Wang - The Crop Journal, 2017 - Elsevier
The size and distribution of leaf area determine light interception in a crop canopy and
influence overall photosynthesis and yield. Optimized plant architecture renders modern …
influence overall photosynthesis and yield. Optimized plant architecture renders modern …
Consequences of intra-canopy and top LED lighting for uniformity of light distribution in a tomato crop
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 …
canopy) to enhance crop growth and yield has been explored in greenhouse cultivation …
Using functional–structural plant models to study, understand and integrate plant development and ecophysiology
Functional–structural plant models (FSPMs) explore and integrate relationships between a
plant's structure and processes that underlie its growth and development. In recent years …
plant's structure and processes that underlie its growth and development. In recent years …
Optimizing illumination in the greenhouse using a 3D model of tomato and a ray tracer
PHB De Visser, GH Buck-Sorlin… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2014 - frontiersin.org
Reduction of energy use for assimilation lighting is one of the most urgent goals of current
greenhouse horticulture in the Netherlands. In recent years numerous lighting systems have …
greenhouse horticulture in the Netherlands. In recent years numerous lighting systems have …