For both trials, each perovskite sample (A) was placed on the gas exchange analyzer window, and (B) the light-emitting diode (LED) lights had to be lowered via a pulley system to achieve light intensities above 1200 µmol·m−2·s−1.

New research in #JASHS explores the intersection of energy and agriculture 🌱⚡️ #ferrarezilab evaluated the photosynthetic response of crops under perovskite-based solar cells. The results offer promising insights for the future of greenhouse
https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS05528-25
#plantscience

Lettuce ‘Casey’

Want bigger, better lettuce in vertical farms without the waste? 🥬 Increasing downward airflow is key to preventing calcium tipburn, especially under high-intensity lights that accelerate growth. More fans = less waste! #VerticalFarming #ferrarezilab
https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18934-25

spinach plant and spinach plants set up for experiment

New study on hydroponic spinach production! 🌿 #ferrarezilab found that smart nutrient refill strategies can slash fertilizer use by a massive 91% without any reduction in yield or quality. This is true for both vertical farms and greenhouses. #HortScience https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18828-25