Plant factory

Plant factory an indoor vertical farming system for efficient quality food production This is perhaps the first book in English on plant factories with artificial (or electric) lighting (PFAL, pronounced “P-FAL”). PFALs, also known as indoor plant production systems, are expected to play a vital role in urban development, urban agriculture, and vertical farming in the forthcoming decades. The tremendous potential of PFAL is attracting much interest among researchers, business people, policymakers, educators, students, community developers, architects, designers, and entrepreneurs. This book explains PFAL’s principle, concept, design, operation, social roles, pros and cons, costs and benefits, and the possibilities and challenges for solving local as well as global agricultural, environmental, and social issues.