СООРУЖЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННЫХ КУЛЬТУР В ЛОТКАХ С КОНВЕЙЕРНОЙ СИСТЕМОЙ ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЯ ЛОТКОВ

Изобретение относится к средствам для крупномасштабного производства сельскохозяйственных культур. Высотное сооружение (1) для выращивания сельскохозяйственных культур в лотках оснащено по крайней мере одной конвейерной системой перемещения лотков. Система (7, 7', 7'') включает множество условно горизонтальных участков ленты (14), каждый из которых имеет ось длины (15). Участки ленты (14) закреплены на междуэтажных перекрытиях (3) конструкции сооружения (2). Участки ленты располагаются один над другим в параллельных вертикальных рядах. Система (7, 7', 7'') также включает средства транспортировки лотков (8), имеющие ось длины, соответствующую оси длины (15) участков ленты. Ось длины каждого лотка является фактически перпендикулярной оси длины участков ленты. Система (7, 7', 7'') включает средство соединения лент (18). Оно соединяет один участок ленты (14) с другим участком ленты (14), расположенным на один или более уровень ниже, для перемещения лотков (8) по крайней мере частично под действием ...

ПЛАТФОРМА ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ, ПОЛИВА И ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ РАСТЕНИЙ И ПОЛИВОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Платформа относится к средствам для хранения, полива и транспортировки растений. Данная платформа обеспечивает экономичное и правильное хранение и полив растений. Платформа для хранения, полива и транспортировки растений выполнена в виде ванны и имеет, по меньшей мере, один перелив для задания желаемого уровня жидкости. Платформа выполнена, в основном, прямоугольной и содержит дно и проходящие вдоль дна боковые стенки. Дно имеет в зоне узкой стороны выступающее за одну сторону прямоугольника расширение (124), внутри которого расположен перелив. Поливочное устройство (117) для хранения, полива и транспортировки растений содержит, по меньшей мере, две расположенные друг над другом платформы (101, 201). Платформы расположены так, что стекающая через перелив (109) одной или каждой платформы жидкость может протекать в расположенную под ней, в частности сначала в смежно расположенную, платформу. 2 н. и 26 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

АВТОМАТИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ КУЛЬТИВАЦИИ РАСТЕНИЙ

Изобретение относится к автоматической системе для культивации растений. Автоматическая система для культивации растений применяется к площадям для культивации, разделенным на участки (1, 2, 3, 4 …), разделенные продольными проходами. При этом как на переднем конце, так и на заднем конце участков предусмотрены автоматические приспособления для продольного и поперечного перемещения элементов, поддерживающих культивируемые растения. Элементы, несущие культивируемые растения, образованы лотками с ячейками, заполненными грунтом для питания растений. Эти лотки помещены на тележки или рейки, перемещающиеся по соответствующим рельсам, оборудованным как в продольном направлении на разных участках, так и в поперечном направлении на их концах. Более того предусмотрено, что срезающее устройство расположено на выходе первичного участка, соответствующем переднему концу. После среза возникает замедление и транспортировка по транспортировочному рельсу, а затем по рельсу для возврата лотков на разные участки ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЛИВА И ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ РАСТЕНИЙ,СТОЙКА КАРКАСА ДЛЯ НЕГО И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ КОНСТРУКЦИИ, ЭКОНОМЯЩЕЙ МЕСТО

... 1. Устройство для полива и транспортировки растений, содержащее прямоугольное основание (2), в каждой из четырех угловых областей которого перпендикулярно ему расположена опорная втулка (16), в каждую из опорных втулок вертикально вставляется стойка (20) каркаса, имеющая С- или U-образную форму в поперечном сечении и, по существу, непрерывную продольную прорезь (26) и некоторое количество установочных прорезей (28), примыкающих к продольной прорези (26) и/или направленных противоположно относительно продольной прорези (26), отличающееся тем, что в каждой стойке (20) каркаса имеется, по меньшей мере, одна перемычка (70), перекрывающая продольную прорезь (26). 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что, по меньшей мере, одна перемычка (70) располагается в области концевой части стойки (20) каркаса. 3. Устройство по любому из пп.1 и 2, отличающееся тем, что в каждом случае, по меньшей мере, одна перемычка (70) располагается в области каждой концевой части стойки (20) каркаса. 4. Устройство ...

Mobile Beregnungseinrichtung für Pflanzentransportwagen

Mobile Beregnungseinrichtung für Pflanzentransportwagen, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass ein Vertikalrahmen (1) an seinen Längsseiten mit je einem Halterahmen (10) in Verbindung steht und diese gemeinsam auf einen nach vorn offenem Grundrahmen (5) angebracht sind, wobei innerhalb des umfassten Raumes ein Sprühdüsenrahmen (6) - definiert in einer durch Endschalter begrenzten Hubstrecke vertikal elektromotorisch heb- und senkbar angeordnet ist, wobei der Sprühdüsenrahmen (6) in C-Profilen für ein Laufwerk (2), welche an den vertikalen Längsseiten- nach hinten und nach außen weisend - am Vertikalrahmen (1) angebracht sind, geführt ist.

Hebevorrichtung zur Anhebung von Versorgungsleitungen in einem Gewächshaus

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Hebevorrichtung (5) für ein Gewächshaus (1) zur Anhebung von mindestens einer Versorgungsleitung (3), wobei die Hebevorrichtung (5) ein Trägerelement (6) aufweist, an welchem zumindest ein elektrischer Energiespeicher (7) angeordnet ist, eine mit dem elektrischen Energiespeicher (7) elektrisch verbundene Hydraulikeinheit mit zumindest einer Hydraulikpumpe (8), einen Hydraulikzylinder (9), und einen in dem Hydraulikzylinder (9) vorgesehenen Kolben (10) angeordnet ist, eine Zugkraftvorrichtung angeordnet ist, welche zumindest ein Umlenkelement (11) und zumindest ein Zugelement (12) umfasst, wobei die Zugkraftvorrichtung mit der Hydraulikeinheit kraftschlüssig und/oder formschlüssig verbunden ist, wobei das Zugelement (12) mit einem zum Anheben der Versorgungsleitung (3) ausgebildeten Verbindungselement (13) verbunden ist.

Cultivar growing system and method

A cultivar growing system may comprise a plurality of chambers. Each chamber comprises a floor, walls and a ceiling. The chambers also supports for a plurality of cultivars. The chambers also include sensors that monitor light, temperature, humidity, leaf temperature, vapor pressure deficit, carbon dioxide, plus grow medium temperature, oxygen, pH level, total dissolved solids, and electrical conductivity, and nutrients in the chamber and lighting elements that supply light from the direction of the ceiling of the chamber. The chamber also includes an air supply that supplies air from the direction of the floor of the chamber and a nutrient supply that provides nutrients and water to the cultivars. The chamber may also include one or more control systems for controlling the lighting elements, air supply and nutrient supply, wherein the one or more control systems incorporates information from the sensors and a predetermined growth recipe. The one or more control systems for a first chamber ...

CULTIVAR GROWING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Method and arrangement for growing plants

BUILDING FOR CULTIVATING CROPS

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR GROWING PLANTS

Method and arrangement for growing plants

Building for cultivating crops in trays, with conveying system for moving the trays

Installation and proceeded of culture for utility plants and approval.

Method and arrangement for growing plants

Building for cultivating crops in trays, with conveying system for moving the trays

Building for cultivating crops in trays, with conveying system for moving the trays

AUTOMATED TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR PLANTING CONTAINERS

GREENHOUSE

STACKABLE CARRIER FOR BREEDING MATERIAL

GREENHOUSE

GREENHOUSE

GEWAECHSHAUS

GEWAECHSHAUS

GREENHOUSE

GREENHOUSE

Rollstuhlgerechtes Rahmengestell für ein Funktionsmöbelsystem, insbesondere für Tischbeete im Pflegebereich, sowie modulares Funktionsmöbelsystem

The framework (1) has foot portions (3) and tub retainer (7) that are bounded below by a transverse strut (8). The three sides of tub retainer are provided with gripper bar (15). A foot support structure (9) is provided to connect tub retainer with foot portion. The tub retainer is movably arranged under a wheelchair. The gripper bar is provided with horizontal support portion and attachment surface (17) for plate-like accessory. An independent claim is included for a modular function furniture system.

Plant and procedure for cultivating use and ornamental plants

Greenhouse

System and method for managing water dosage in a grow pod

An assembly line grow pod (100) that includes watering stations positioned to provide water to plant material at predetermined days of growth and methods of supplying the same are disclosed. An assembly line grow pod (100) includes a track (102) extending a length between a seeder component (108) and a harvester component (208), a plurality of watering stations arranged adjacent to the track (102) at a plurality of locations along the length of the track (102) between seeder and harvester components (108,208), and a cart (104) supported on and movable along the track (102) from the seeder component (108) to the harvester component (208) such that seeds that are placed by the seeder component (108) within the cart (104) grow into plant material that is harvested at the harvester component (208). Each one of the plurality of watering stations is positioned between the seeder and harvester components (108,208) such that water is provided by the watering station to the cart at a predetermined ...

Read-only sequence controller having a gate array composition

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR HANDLING, PREPPING, TAGGING AND SHIPPING PLANTS

A plant handling, tagging and shipping system includes a flood trailer towed by a cart for delivering potted plants from a grow site to a prepping station while also soaking the pots, an on-demand tag-printing system for printing plant tags based on customized client data, and a conveyor system that enables workers to trim, weed, clean, and tag the plants as they travel along the conveyor. This novel system and process for handling, tagging and shipping plants provides enormous efficiencies as compared with traditional processes.

GREENHOUSE

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING WATER DOSAGE IN A GROW POD

An assembly line grow pod (100) that includes watering stations positioned to provide water to plant material at predetermined days of growth and methods of supplying the same are disclosed. An assembly line grow pod (100) includes a track (102) extending a length between a seeder component (108) and a harvester component (208), a plurality of watering stations arranged adjacent to the track (102) at a plurality of locations along the length of the track (102) between seeder and harvester components (108,208), and a cart (104) supported on and movable along the track (102) from the seeder component (108) to the harvester component (208) such that seeds that are placed by the seeder component (108) within the cart (104) grow into plant material that is harvested at the harvester component (208). Each one of the plurality of watering stations is positioned between the seeder and harvester components (108,208) such that water is provided by the watering station to the cart at a predetermined ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FARMING

The present invention relates to a system and method for farming. In particular, there is a system for indoor farming comprising at least one growth rack, the at least one growth rack comprises a plurality of cells; a plurality of farming modules, each farming module configured to be stored in a cell, each farming module configured to grow at least one type of plant; a machine arranged to move each of the plurality of farming modules in/from each of the corresponding cell; wherein each of the plurality of farming module comprises one or more self-contained nutrient tray portion specific to the type of plant, and wherein each farming module is independent with respect to other farming modules.

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VERTICAL FARMING

The present disclosure is directed to improved vertical farming using autonomous systems and methods for growing edible plants, using improved stacking and shelving units configured to allow for gravity-based irrigation, gravity-based loading and unloading, along with a system for autonomous rotation, incorporating novel plant-growing pallets, while being photographed and recorded by camera systems incorporating three dimensional/multispectral cameras, with the images and data recorded automatically sent to a database for processing and for gauging plant health, pest and/or disease issues, and plant life cycle. The present disclosure is also directed to novel harvesting methods, novel modular lighting, novel light intensity management systems, real time vision analysis that allows for the dynamic adjustment and optimization of the plant growing environment, and a novel rack structure system that allows for simplified building and enlarging of vertical farming rack systems.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN A GROW POD

A temperature control system includes a shell including an enclosed area (502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512), one or more carts (104, 204A) moving on a track (102) within the enclosed area (502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512), an air supplier within the enclosed area (502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512), one or more vents (304) connected to the air supplier and configured to output air within the enclosed area (502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 512), and a controller. The controller includes one or more processors, one or more memory modules, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the controller to: identify a plant on the one or more carts (104, 204A), determine a temperature recipe for the identified plant, and control a temperature of the air output from the one or more vents (304) based on the temperature recipe for the identified plant.

APPARATUS FOR GROWING PLANTS

An apparatus (6) for the cultivation of plants (10) is provided, the apparatus (6) comprising a track assembly (7,8,9,10); a plurality of support assemblies (5,6) mounted to the track assembly (7,8,9,10) so as to be moveable therealong; each support assembly comprising a receptacle for one or more plants (10), wherein the receptacle is removable from the apparatus. A growing room (2), such as a glasshouse or the like, comprising such an apparatus (6) is also provided.

INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR THE TRANSPORT OF GROWTH UNITS AND THE ADJUSTMENT OF THEIR SPACING AND CONTINUOUS CULTIVATION METHOD UTILIZING THE SAME

... 2049338 9011008 PCTABS00002 The invention relates to a plant growing arrangement comprising several successive rows of troughs for plants, wherein transport means are provided for transporting said troughs along a cultivation field and successively increasing their spacing as the plants grow. Said transport means comprise successive graspers rows (1, 2, 3) formed of graspers (1a...1c, 2a...2c, 3a...3c) co-acting trough by trough (14). The graspers and/or grasper rows can be brought into engagement with arbitrary groups of troughs for transporting several chosen troughs at a time along the frame. The spacing between successive graspers rows (1, 2, 3) is adjustable by a driving mechanism in connection with the transport. The invention is especially well suited for the automatic cultivation of lettuce grown in separate pots in said elongated troughs (14).

Vorrichtung, um breite Gartenbeete durchwegs leicht zugänglich zu machen.

Anlage zum Kultivieren von Pflanzen, Bakterien und ähnlichen Organismen

Einrichtung zur Verschiebung von Pflanzenbehältern in Gewächshäusern

EINRICHTUNG ZUM ZUECHTEN VON PFLANZEN.

Verfahren und Anlage zur künstlichen Züchtung von Pflanzen, Bakterien und ähnlichen Lebewesen

Anlage zum Kultivieren von Nutz- und Zierpflanzen

Einrichtung zum Bewegen von Pflanzenkästen

Rotierendes Gewächshaus

Greenhouse

Transport device for receiving a plurality of plant trays, in particular planting-out trays

The transport device is used to transport plants which have been cultivated in trays from the greenhouse bed to remotely located open-air beds or areas where they are displayed for sale. Frames (1) with grips are provided for receiving the plant trays (16). The loaded frames (1) are loaded onto a trolley (3) which is constructed so as to be capable of moving on the edges (15) of the beds. When the trolleys (3) have arrived at the end of the beds, the frames (1) with the plant trays (16) are lifted off from the trolleys (3) and fitted into racks on a stacking trolley (8) and then transported away. Each frame (1) is narrower than the narrow paths in the greenhouses. The stacking trolley (3) has central wheels and pivoting castors at both ends so that it can be rotated on an extremely small area and can travel over small sills. ...

Two-wheeled stacking barrow with a removable frame for holding a plurality of containers or frames, in particular boxes of transplanted seedlings

In order to be able to transport boxes (1) of transplanted seedlings with the stacking barrow in a more or less perpendicular position, the frame (3) can be secured to the barrow frame (16) with a device (18). When swivelling the stacking barrow with the load (1) resting thereon, the shovel (15) must not be raised, so that it is possible to swivel the barrow without exerting any effort. The spacing of tiered frames (7) on the frame (3) can be adapted to the height of the plants; for this purpose, the tubes (25) of the frame (4) are provided on the rear side with notches (6) or depressions. ...

Wheelchair-fair framework rack for a function furniture system, in particular for table patches within the care range, as well as modular function furniture system.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein rollstuhlgerechtes Rahmengestell (1) für ein Funktionsmöbelsystem, insbesondere für Tischbeete im Pflegebereich. Das Rahmengestell ist mit Füssen (5), wenigstens einer Wannenaufnahme (7), die unten von wenigstens einer Querstrebe (8) und in Tischhöhe an wenigstens drei Seiten von wenigstens einer Greifstange (15) umgrenzt ist, und wenigstens einer die Wannenaufnahme mit den Füssen verbindenden Stütze (9) versehen. Die Querstrebe ist rollstuhlunterfahrbar angeordnet und die wenigstens eine Greifstange bildet eine vorzugsweise horizontale Auflage- und Befestigungsfläche (17) für ein plattenförmiges Zubehörteil aus. Das Rahmengestell kann auf vielfältige Weise im Pflegebereich, insbesondere für eine Vielzahl von therapeutischen Verfahren eingesetzt werden. Die Anschaffung separater Möbel sowie zeitaufwendige Umbauarbeiten entfällt.

Chicory cone floating and harvesting system, has floating chamber, over pressure chamber including air outlet ports, and multiple box-like floating containers that are transported by hand or transport system

The system has an obfuscatable floating chamber in which multiple frames (1), a ventilation system and an irrigation system (W) are arranged. Multiple box-like floating containers (5) contain chicory roots and are positioned for floating in the floating chamber in the respective frames. The ventilation system has an over pressure chamber arranged between the frames. The over pressure chamber has air outlet ports (14) distributed over entire height of the frames, where air in the frames is blown via the ports. The containers are transported by hand or a transport system.

Method and apparatus therefor, for industrial grow, drawing, harvesting, washing, packaging, labeling and cooling bearings of plants, in particular of salads, vegetables or crops.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Anlage zum industriellen Anbauen, Ziehen, Ernten, Waschen, Verpacken, Etikettieren und Kühllagern von Pflanzen, insbesondere von Salaten, Gemüsen oder Feldfrüchten aller Art. Die Anlage schliesst ein Gebäude ein, mit einem gesonderten Kultivationsraum (10) mit Fördermitteln in Form von zylindrischen Rollen, auf welchen je eine Reihe von Pflanzenbehältern (1) einheitlicher Grösse auf hier drei Etagen (A, B, C) langsam über eine Kultivationsperiode der Pflanzen hinweg über die Länge des Kultivationsraums (10) hin förderbar ist. Auf jeder Etage gibt es drei bis vier Ebenen mit Pflanzenbehältern von je 2 m x 1 m Grösse und 40 cm Tiefe. Es sind 25 Bahnen aus je einer Doppelreihe angeordnet, getrennt durch begehbare Laufstege (7) von ca. 80 cm Breite. Oberhalb der jeweiligen Pflanzenbehälter (1) ist eine Sprinkleranlage installiert sowie Heiz- und Beleuchtungsmittel zur Beheizung und Beleuchtung der Pflanzen. Um den Kultivationsraum (10) herum sind ...

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ТЕПЛИЦЫ С РЕЛЬСОВОЙ СИСТЕМОЙ

Предложена теплица, содержащая множество секций крыши с опорными элементами, например продольными балками (9), коньками (21) и желобами (19). Эти опорные элементы имеют рельсы для перемещения по ним тележки (15) или т.п. Рельсы и опорные элементы придают друг другу прочность так, что в итоге образуется относительно тонкая конструкция, не ограничивающая или почти не ограничивающая уровень освещенности в теплице.

CHARIOT POUR SERRES AGRICOLES

L'INVENTION CONCERNE L'AGRICULTURE. ELLE CONCERNE EN PARTICULIER UN CHARIOT DE TRAVAIL NOTAMMENT POUR SERRES AGRICOLES, CARACTERISE EN CE QU'IL COMPORTE UN CHASSIS 1 MUNI D'UNE PAIRE DE ROUES AVANT 8 ET D'UNE PAIRE DE ROUES ARRIERE 9, UNE SERIE DE PLATES-FORMES DE TRAVAIL 3, 4, 5 FIXEES SUR LEDIT CHASSIS 1 ET DISPOSEES A DES HAUTEURS DIFFERENTES PREDETERMINEES, UN VOLANT DE COMMANDE 17 MUNI D'UN PIGNON 16 ENTRAINANT UNE CHAINE 15 COOPERANT AVEC UN PIGNON CALE SUR L'ARBRE D'AU MOINS L'UNE DES ROUES 8, 9, LE DIAMETRE DUDIT VOLANT 17 ETANT SUFFISAMMENT GRAND POUR PERMETTRE L'ACTIONNEMENT DU VOLANT 17 A PARTIR DE CHACUNE DESDITES PLATES-FORMES 3, 4, 5.

Motor vehicle for handling and transporting horticultural products

L'invention concerne un véhicule automoteur pour le transport et la manutention de produits d'horticulture, notamment de plantes en barquettes qui comprend plusieurs convoyeurs (2, 2A, 2B, 2C) superposés à tapis sans fin, aptes à supporter et déplacer les produits suivant la direction longitudinale du véhicule pour les transférer de l'arrière vers l'avant de celui et/ou de l'avant vers l'arrière dont: - un convoyeur inférieur (2) - dit principal - sensiblement horizontal, et - au moins un convoyeur (2A, 2B, 2C) - dit auxillaire - disposé au-dessus du convoyeur principal, susceptible d'occuper une position horizontale (parallèle au convoyeur principal (2)) ou une position inclinée dans laquelle l'une de ses extrémités est abaissée et arrive au même niveau ou sensiblement au même niveau que le convoyeur principal (2). Il se caractérise par le fait que lesdits convoyeurs (2, 2A, 2B, 2C) sont montés sur un châssis amovible (9) et ledit convoyeur auxiliaire (2A, 2B, 2C) est articulé sur ce châssis ...

SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATING WATER CULTURE FOR GREENHOUSE CROPS

A system for automating a water culture for greenhouse crops according to the present invention is configured to provide a nutrient solution and oxygen at 10 to 20°C to a root portion of strawberry from a nutrient supply pipe passing through the inside of a cultivation box. A hair sealing, which supports strawberry seedlings, keeps moisture and controls the floral differentiation, root development, etc. of the strawberry crown, thereby continuously producing strawberries throughout a year, and in addition, separating strawberry leaves and runners by a leaf holder and a runner holder so as to smoothly control the ventilation, thereby increasing an amount of light received and facilitating a harvesting operation. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

METHOD FOR CONDITIONING AIR OF GREENHOUSE WHILE SHARING HEATER PUMP

The present invention relates to a method for conditioning air of a greenhouse while sharing a heater pump. In particular, a low temperature cooling medium or a high temperature heating medium is supplied to the edge side of a greenhouse, and a temperature of a returned medium is sensed to be resupplied to the greenhouse. Thus, energy costs are reduced, and facility investment costs are saved. The method comprises the steps of: (a) dividedly supplying a low temperature cooling medium or a high temperature heating medium to an edge space and an inner space of a greenhouse through an air conditioning system including a heater pump; and (b) resupplying the returned cooling medium or heating medium to the greenhouse or returning the same to a cooling/heating medium storage tank on the basis of a temperature at which air conditioning can be performed by sensing a temperature of the cooling medium or the heating medium returned after air of the greenhouse is conditioned. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ( ...

Greenhouse Automatic Sprinkler Device

Evolutionary Greenhouse Layout Optimization for Rapid and Safe Robot Navigation

SMART WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a smart wireless control system of a new structure capable of effectively mixing a chemical solution stored in a storage tank while effectively controlling the flow of the chemical solution. The smart wireless control system according to the present invention can simply and effectively stir the chemical solution stored in the storage tank (12) by supplying air of high pressure supplied by an air supply means (13) to a filter body (28) formed in the storage tank (12) and spraying the air to the inside of the storage tank (12) through a spray hole (28c) of the filter body (28), according to the operation of a user. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 (26) Water supply pump (37) Solenoid valve for a chemical solution (38) Solenoid valve for supplying an air (39) First auxiliary solenoid valve (40) Second auxiliary solenoid valve (41) Control unit (41a) Controller (42) Mobile terminal (43) Monitoring application (44) Wireless access device (S101) Mixing mode (S102) Control ...

MECHANICAL ROTATING APPARATUS FOR VEGETABLE GARDEN

The present invention relates to a mechanical apparatus for a vegetable garden comprising: a rotating guide frame which is vertically stood on; a rotating means which rotates several containers for crop cultivation where crops are planted to guide the containers to lift and fall continuously by using the rotating guide frame; a coupling means which couples and fixes the containers on the rotating means to be easily lifted and fallen by the rotating means; a driving means which provides a rotating force to the rotating means; a fixed frame which is connected to the rotating guide frame to float the rotating guide frame in the air and fix the same; and a controller which controls operations of the driving means. The apparatus can secure a wider space where crops can be cultivated through several containers compared with a space where an apparatus is installed, by coupling several coupling panels with caterpillars of the rotating means which is rotated by the driving means, and by installing ...

트레이를 이동시키는 운송 시스템을 갖추고 트레이에서 작물을 재배하기 위한 건물

... 제1외피(5)와 제2외피(6)로 이루어진 이중 외피 시스템과 바닥 구조물(3)을 구비한 건물 구조물(2)을 포함하는 고층 건물(1)이 설명된다. 고층 건물은 또한 이중 외피 시스템의 외피들(5, 6) 사이에 배치되고 시작 위치(9, 9', 9")와 종료 위치(10, 10', 10")의 외피들 사이에서 트레이들(8)을 수직으로 이동시키도록 마련된 적어도 하나의 운송 시스템(7, 7', 7")을 포함한다. 운송 시스템(7, 7', 7")은 각각의 길이축(15)을 가지는 수평한 트랙 부분들(14), 트랙 부분들(14)을 연결하는 트랙연결수단(18), 트랙 부분들의 길이축(15)과 트랙연결수단(19)을 따라 트레이들(8)을 이동시키기 위한 운송 수단을 포함한다.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BUFFERING CONTAINERS WITH PLANTS

The invention relates to a method for buffering containers (3, 74, 140) with plants, comprising of : providing a buffer space (1) for buffering containers in a greenhouse; providing containers with plants; supplying and disposing a number of containers in a row (10-13, 107-110) in a first direction (21, 111); buffering the row of disposed containers by gripping, lifting and displacing the row through the buffer space in a second direction (39, 113) which differs from the first direction, and by setting down the row in the buffer space. The invention also relates to a buffering device for temporarily storing containers with plants in a buffer space, comprising a supply means (5, 105) for supplying containers, a disposing means for disposing a number of supplied containers in a row extending in a first direction, a distributing means (36, 115) provided with at least one controllable gripping.means (30, 114, 130) for gripping a row of containers, wherein the distributing means is movable substantially ...

CONVEYOR BELT

A conveying apparatus (1) comprising an endless belt (2) which is moved over rollers (6) by means of a drive and on which an object (4) can be placed and conveyed, characterized in that the rollers are designed with a central reduction (5), so that the belt (2) is only supported on the sides (7) and the object (9) is suspendedly supported substantially from the sides (7) of the belt (2). Thus, disturbing resonances, bumps and vibration can be reduced and the object is fixed on the belt.

COMBINED SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL WORK

The construction comprises a frame (1) intended for fixing working organs (3) to it and mounted in guides (8) by means of support wheels (5). Additional wheels (9) of a larger diameter are mounted on the support wheels (5), the difference of radii of the additional and support wheels being smaller than the height of the guides (8).

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING GROWTH OF A PLANT IN AN ASSEMBLY LINE GROW POD

An assembly line grow system for measuring growth of a plant, includes a rail system, carts moving along the rail system and carrying plants, seeds, or both, weight sensors, a proximity sensor, a camera and a master controller. The master controller is communicatively coupled to the carts, the weight sensors, the proximity sensor, and the camera. The master controller is operable to receive information from the weight sensors, the proximity sensor, and the camera, determine a growth state of a selected plant based on the information indicative of weight, color, height, or a combination thereof, and control a dosage supply component to provide a modified dosage based on the growth state.

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR INDOOR GROWTH

A method is disclosed. The method includes providing a first movable assembly that is movable between a first location and a second location of a structure, providing a second movable assembly that is movable between a third location and a fourth location of the structure, and disposing a first growth material in the first movable assembly and a second growth material in the second movable assembly. The method also includes illuminating the first growth material from a first position at the first location at a first time and from a second position at the second location at a second time, and illuminating the second growth material from a third position at the third location at the first time and from a fourth position at the fourth location at the second time.

AUTOMATIC CART TRANSPORT SYSTEM

An automatic cart transport system. A track located in a factory working floor provides a trackway for an endless flexible conveyor chain. A plurality of chain units including a first chain portion having vertical rollers and a second chain portion having horizontal rollers are flexibly coupled, and the chain is advanced along the trackway by a drive motor. The chain units support thereabove, but within the track, a coupling plate having therein an aperture for accepting and capturing a chain connection shaft which is detachably connected to a cart. The cart is automatically towed along a defined pathway on the working floor of a factory by the chain, when connected to the coupling plate on the endless flexible conveyor chain.

ГИДРОПОННАЯ СИСТЕМА КУЛЬТИВИРОВАНИЯ И ЗАВОД ДЛЯ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ РАСТЕНИЙ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИЙ ГИДРОПОННУЮ СИСТЕМУ КУЛЬТИВИРОВАНИЯ И ПЕНОПОЛИСТИРОЛОВУЮ ТЕПЛИЦУ

АВТОМАТИЧЕСКАЯ МОДУЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ВЕРТИКАЛЬНЫМИ ФЕРМАМИ

СПОСОБ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ РАСТЕНИЙ И КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ выращивания растений (43) в здании (1), имеющем теплицу (2), включающий следующие шаги:высевание семян в питательную среду в стерилизованных горшках (17) с помощью высевающего аппарата (7), где высевающий аппарат (7) также обеспечивает полив, добавление питательных веществ и/или удобрений в питательную среду,проращивание семян в горшках (17) в устройстве для проращивания (8),контроль проращивания семян в горшках (17),расположение только горшков (17) с проросшими семенами на лотки (9) с осью длины (16) с помощью устройства для перемещения горшков (25),перемещение лотков (9) на участок (14) одной из нескольких параллельных лент 3, 3′ с помощью подъемника (4), где лотки (9) перемещаются снизу здания в начало участка ленты (14) наверху здания (1),автоматическое перемещение горшков по теплице (2) для роста проросших семян в саженцы (43), где теплица состоит из, по крайней мере, двух параллельных лент 3, 3′ для перемещения лотков (9) от начала, наверху здания (1), вниз,перемещение лотков ...

ПЛАТФОРМА ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ, ПОЛИВА И ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ РАСТЕНИЙ И ПОЛИВОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Платформа (1) для хранения, полива и транспортировки растений, отличающаяся тем, что она выполнена в виде ванны и имеет, по меньшей мере, один перелив (9) для задания желаемого уровня жидкости. 2. Платформа (1) по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что платформа (1) снабжена боковыми стенками (5). 3. Платформа (1) по любому из п.1 или 2, отличающаяся тем, что перелив (9) выполнен с возможностью бесступенчатого или ступенчатого регулирования по высоте для установки желаемого уровня жидкости. 4. Платформа (1) по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что перелив (9) имеет трубчатый отводной элемент (11), который удерживается неподвижно или с возможностью регулирования по высоте в отверстии (7) в платформе (1). 5. Платформа (1) по п.4, отличающаяся тем, что отводной элемент (11) выполнен с возможностью бесступенчатого или ступенчатого регулирования по высоте. 6. Платформа (101) по п.5, отличающаяся тем, что отводной элемент (109) имеет оптические маркировки и/или механические фиксирующие средства (114) в заданных ...

Bewässerungs- und Transportvorrichtung für Pflanzen sowie Verfahren zu deren platzsparender Anordnung

Bewässerungs- und Transportvorrichtung für Pflanzen, mit einer rechteckigen Sockelplattform, an deren vier Eckbereichen senkrecht dazu jeweils eine Aufnahmehülse angeordnet ist, in der jeweils eine mit einem durchgehenden Längsschlitz und mit einer Reihe von dem Längsschlitz benachbarten oder gegenüberliegenden, regelmäßig beabstandeten Einhängeausnehmungen versehene Gestellstrebe in einer vertikalen Position aufgenommen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Gestellstreben in einer Transportstellung angeordnet sind, in der die Längsschlitze von zwei einer ersten Seite der Sockelplattform zugeordneten Gestellstreben zueinander und deren Einhängeausnehmungen voneinander weg weisen und die Längsschlitze von zwei einer der ersten Seite gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite zugeordneten Gestellstreben zueinander und deren Einhängeausnehmungen voneinander weg weisen und in einer gedrehten Lagerungsstellung in den Aufnahmehülsen aufnehmbar sind, in der die Einhängeausnehmungen der der ersten Seite zugeordneten ...

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM TRANSPORT UND ZUR LAGERUNG VON PFLANZEN

Einrichtung zur Handhabung bzw. Bearbeitung von Pflanzgut

Mobile working station especially for plants in a nursery has a wheeled trolley with locking wheels and with extending work surfaces

A mobile working station, e.g. for handling plants in a nursery, has a rectangular trough supported on four large castor wheels above a gridded bottom tray. One end of the trolley has an attached hand grip. Two or more work surfaces are pivot mounted on the trolley frame and fold into the trough for storage and transport. The trough, and other parts of the trolley are made of zinc coated metal. The upper edge of the trough is reinforced by a tubular rim which also serves as a pivot for the work surfaces. The gridded tray provides storage of tools and accessories.

Working station e.g. for use in greenhouses

The working station 2 comprises a box-like structure 4 having a base 6 and upstanding walls 8, 10, 12, 14, at least one of said walls 14 having an opening 16 therein which communicates with a chute or the like 18 into which material on said base may be directed so as to remove said material from said box-like structure, via ramp or other arcuate surface 20. The working station is a one-piece structure formed of plastics material, with bracing struts 24. Collection means (e.g. a bag) is served by e.g. rubber band or cord around a bag 22 on chute 18. Recess 26 provides location mean for the station on a support surface e.g. greenhouse staging. The station is for use when seed grading, planting, re-planting. ...

Method of moving horticultural apparatus

Horticultural apparatus such as, for example, a tray of plants 2a (or 2, fig.1), may be moved from one position to another when there is a second tray 2b blocking it's way, by adjusting the height of the first tray and moving it to the second position using a transportation means, such as a trolley (130, fig.7) Preferably, the height of the first tray 2a is lowered and the trolley pulls the tray 2a partly underneath the second tray 2b. There may be a row of trays, or even two parallel rows of trays. This method allows the trays in each row, and the rows, to be situated closer to each other, thus saving space. The horticultural apparatus may comprise a sheet (14, fig.1) of flexible material supported over a frame to define channels (16, fig.1) in which seeds are planted. The tray may be supported on four legs 50 which are located at positions A, B, C, D (fig. 2) so as not to obstruct the path of the carriage (130, fig. 7) when it is used to move the trays. An accessory such as a cutting ...

Plant growing system

An apparatus, growing system and method are described for the cultivation of plants, and especially vine-like plants, in a controlled environment. The apparatus provides an elevated support framework suitable for use with, and in particular incorporating, a growing system of the type comprising a plurality of growing rows incorporating a growing base capable of supporting a growing medium, and upwardly extending suspension means engaging with the support framework. The framework has a first array of generally parallel elongate row supporting members 3 arrayed in pairs with a first spacing d1 between each member and a second different spacing d2 between adjacent pairs, and at least one second array of similarly arrayed elongate row supporting members, the space between pairs being such as to allow the first and second arrays to be interdigitated. The apparatus also includes means to translate the at least one second array transversely relative to the first array so as to enable change of ...

Improved substrate growing system

COMBINATION OF GLASSHOUSES AND GLASSHOUSE MECHANISATION ARRANGE MENTS

... 1416309 Elevated railways WESTDOCK Ltd 6 June 1973 [1 June 1972] 25602/72 Heading B7L A mechanization arrangement, within a glasshouse having supports 8, 9 sunk in the ground in cement bases 10 at each side of a bed 11, comprises an elongate boom 1 having side members 2 connected by framework members 3 and strengthened by a framework 4, the boom having at each end a pair of pinions 5 engaging rack rail members 6, 7 and carrying at least one tool for tending the bed 11. The boom is driven by a motor (not shown) and is provided with clamps supporting various tools which may be driven by the drive motor or by separate drive means. Instead of pinions and racks, the boom may have wheels engaging rails. In another embodiment the boom is carried by vertical arms mounting the pinions at their lower ends and the height of the boom may be adjusted by pivoting the arms to alter the distance between the pinions. Alternatively the arms may be telescopic. The racks or rails may be formed by structural ...

Trays and assemblies

A tray (20) has side walls extending from the base thereof, which walls have parallel ribs on their external surfaces with undercut recesses (27) to enable complementarily profiled articles (21, 22) to be detachably retained against the walls between adjacent ribs. The tray may act as the base for an assembly forming a display unit or a greenhouse organiser or two trays may define a case. ...

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF SHELF UNITS

GEWAECHSHAUS

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR STORING PLANT CONTAINERS

SYSTEM TO THE CULTIVATION OF PLANTS

GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION WITH RAIL SYSTEM

STORAGE PLATFORM FOR STORING AND WATERING PLANTS AS WELL AS IRRIGATION DEVICE

CONVEYOR

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR SORTING SEVERAL PLANTS

GREENHOUSE

Systems and methods for cleaning a tray in an assembly line grow pod

Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to systems and methods for emptying and/or cleaning a tray within in an assembly line grow pod. In one embodiment, a sanitizer component for cleaning a tray coupled to a cart in an assembly line grow pod is disclosed. The sanitizer component is coupled to a track such that the cart and the tray are received in the sanitizer component via the track. The sanitizer component comprises a first actuator arm positioned underneath the track and extendable through an opening in the track and an aperture at a bottom end of the cart to contact the tray such that the tray rotates in a first direction. The sanitizer component further includes an actuator motor coupled to the first actuator arm for extending the first actuator arm and a controller. The controller is communicatively connected to the actuator motor in the sanitizer component.

Systems and methods for self-learning in a grow pod

Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for self-learning in a grow pod. One embodiment includes a cart that houses a plant for growth, a track that receives the cart, where the track causes the cart to traverse the assembly line grow pod along a predetermined path, and an environmental affecter for providing sustenance to the plant. Some embodiments include a sensor for monitoring an output of the plant and a computing device. The computing device may store logic that causes the assembly line grow pod to receive growth data from the sensor to determine the output of the plant and compare the output of the plant against an expected plant output. In some embodiments, the logic causes the assembly line grow pod to determine an alteration to a grow recipe to improve the output of the plant and alter the grow recipe for improving the output of the plant.

Improved plant cultivation system

The present invention relates to an improved plant cultivation system including a means of moving plant growing containers from an empty container bay to a cultivation bay, stocking the containers along the way, and then following a 5 growing episode moving the containers from the growing bay back to the empty container bay and removing the plants along the way. The skilled addressee would realise that the system enables a complete plant growing cycle to be undertaken without the need to remove the containers from the system, thus reducing time and labour requirements. ... -.. . .. .

Customizable slidable shelving and support system for horticulture applications

The invention is a customizable, slidable shelving and support apparti and system for supporting, storing and accessing horticultural and agricultural specimens within growing spaces, allowing growers to utilize the maximum amount of their linear horizontal and vertical grow space and service specific areas of the garden enterprise while also allowing for maximum workspace through the use of a table and track system that provides stackable options of multiple grow layers. A method of using this slidable shelving and support apparati and system is also included.

SYSTEM FOR GROWING PLANTS

A system for growing plants includes an elevated track circuit comprising two straight track sections and two arcuate track sections, with the straight track sections each including a cavity. A plurality of wheeled trolleys that each include a wheel configured to roll within the cavities and each include a shaft extending downwardly form the wheel. A drive system is configured to move the wheeled trolleys along the track circuit with the wheeled trolleys connected together by a cable, and with the shafts of the trolleys configured to support plants coupled thereto to selectively move the plants along the track circuit. Uses of the system include for growing produce of vine plants in a lean-and-lower manner, or transporting hanging plants through an irrigation device of the system.

FARMING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The present invention relates to an indoor farming management system comprising at least one sensor; a central processing unit arranged in signal communication with the at least one sensor; a device adapted to operate between an operative state and a non-operative state; the central processing unit is operable to control at least one indoor environmental parameter of a farming system based on data received from the sensor; the central processing unit further operable to send a control signal to the device to operate the device between the operative state and the non-operative state.

A SECURE PLANT CULTIVATION CHAMBER AND FACILITY

A secure plant cultivation facility in which each growth cultivation chamber and drying chamber contained therein are assigned with a unique address or identifier so as to facilitate the production, packaging, storage and tracking of each batch or lot of controlled substance associated to a given client or person and/or strain of controlled substance.

Automated organic polarized object organization

A method and apparatus for organizing multiple organic polarized objects are provided. In some embodiments, an organic polarized object is spread on a conveyor belt when the organic polarized object is transported from organic polarized object storage. An inventory control system is updated when a count of organic polarized object is communicated. The apparatus includes an image processor to identify the size, shape, location and orientation of organic polarized objects and to communicate this information to a robotic end effector. The organic polarized object is automatically filled in slot of a tray or stuck onto pins through a robotic end effector. The tray may be covered with a basket and flipped. The apparatus includes a calibration module to align the coordinate systems of an image capture device and a robotic end effector. The apparatus also includes organic polarized object sorter machine, basket flipping machine and a nutrient filling machine.

Diffusing device for diffusing light, and safety-glass panel, light source and green-house comprising diffusing device

The invention relates to a diffusing device ( 10, 12, 14 ), to a safety-glass panel ( 100, 110 ), to a light source ( 200 ) and to a greenhouse ( 300 ). The diffusing device according to the invention comprises a first surface ( 20 ) and a second surface ( 22 ) arranged opposite the first surface. Each one of the first surface and the second surface constitutes a border between two transmissive media which have different refractive indexes (n 1 , n 2 ). Each one of the first surface and the second surface further comprise a substantially continuous wave pattern ( 30, 32 ) constituted of protrusions ( 40 ) from the first surface and from the second surface and of indentations ( 42 ) in the first surface and in the second surface for diffusing impinging light via refraction. The wave pattern ( 30, 32 ) comprises a relatively smooth pattern ( 30, 32 ).

ROBOTIC FRUIT PICKING SYSTEM

A robotic fruit picking system includes an autonomous robot that includes a positioning subsystem that enables autonomous positioning of the robot using a computer vision guidance system. The robot also includes at least one picking arm and at least one picking head, or other type of end effector, mounted on each picking arm to either cut a stem or branch for a specific fruit or bunch of fruits or pluck that fruit or bunch. A computer vision subsystem analyses images of the fruit to be picked or stored and a control subsystem is programmed with or learns picking strategies using machine learning techniques. A quality control (QC) subsystem monitors the quality of fruit and grades that fruit according to size and/or quality. The robot has a storage subsystem for storing fruit in containers for storage or transportation, or in punnets for retail. 1. An agricultural robotic system comprising:two or more autonomous robots, in which each robot is a crop harvesting or crop carrying or crop spraying robot;a positioning subsystem configured to estimate or determine the position of each robot;a communication subsystem to enable the robots to automatically share information about their position such that the positioning subsystem enables autonomous positioning of the several autonomous robots using a computer implemented guidance system;and in which the robots are further configured to form a convoy of robots, all following a similar route.2. The agricultural robotic system of claim 1 , in which the two or more robots form a convoy in which each robot follows a substantially similar route using the computer implemented guidance system.3. The agricultural robotic system of claim 1 , in which each robot follows its predecessor robot at a configurable target distance or after a configurable target time.4. The agricultural robotic system of claim 1 , in which the positioning subsystem measures the displacement of each robot relative to a global coordinate frame or to other robots ...

POLYCARBONATE RESIN, AND PRODUCTION METHOD AND FILM THEREOF

To provide a polycarbonate resin having an excellent hue and high heat stability, and a production method and a film thereof. 2. The polycarbonate resin according to claim 1 , wherein the content of the carbonate constituent unit represented by the formula (A) is 50 to 94 mol % based on the total of all carbonate constituent units.4. The polycarbonate resin according to claim 1 , wherein the formula (A) represents a carbonate constituent unit derived from isosorbide.5. The polycarbonate resin according to claim 1 , wherein the content of the terminal group represented by the formula (1) or (2) is 10 to 90 mol % based on the total of all terminal groups.6. The polycarbonate resin according to claim 1 , wherein the specific viscosity of a 20° C. methylene chloride solution of the polycarbonate resin is 0.18 to 0.5.8. The production method according to claim 7 , wherein the alcohol compound represented by the formula (a) or (b) is reacted in an amount of 0.1 to 5 mol % based on the total of all dihydroxy compounds.9. The production method according to claim 7 , wherein the alcohol compound represented by the formula (a) or (b) has a boiling point at normal pressure of 180 to 300° C.10. A film made of the polycarbonate resin of .11. The film made of the polycarbonate resin of claim 1 , wherein Ris an alkyl group having 6 to 15 carbon atoms which may be substituted or alkoxy group having 6 to 15 carbon atoms which may be substituted in the formula (1) claim 1 , and Rand Rare each independently an alkylene group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms which may be substituted claim 1 , Ris a hydrogen atom or alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms which may be substituted claim 1 , and n is an integer of 1 to 20 in the formula (2).12. The film according to which has a transmittance at 260 nm of not less than 30% and a transmittance at 280 nm of not less than 20%.13. The film according to which is a film for agricultural houses claim 11 , dust-proof film or food packaging film. The ...

MULTILAYER PLASTIC FILM FOR AGRICULTURAL USE

The present invention relates to the technical field of agricultural films and in particular refers to a multilayer plastic film for agricultural applications comprising light-emission shifting properties. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of the multilayer plastic film for, in particular perennial, agricultural applications. 1. Multilayer plastic film for agricultural applications comprising light-emission shifting properties ,characterized in thatthe light-emission shifting properties are depend on ambient light conditions and are generated by at least one luminescent compound, wherein the luminescent compound is incorporated into at least one layer A of the multilayer plastic film and wherein the at least one luminescent compound-comprising layer A is embedded between at least two further layers B that have oxygen barrier properties, so that the luminescent compound-comprising layer A, in particular the luminescent compound, is protected from oxidation.2. Multilayer plastic film according to claim 1 , characterized in that the luminescent compound is a photoluminescent compound claim 1 , in particular fluorescent compound claim 1 , preferably organic fluorescent compound.3. Multilayer plastic film according to claim 1 , characterized in that the luminescent compound is incorporated into a core layer or several inside layers of the multilayer plastic film.4. Multilayer plastic film according to claim 1 , characterized in that the luminescent compound-comprising layer A comprises claim 1 , in particular consists of claim 1 , polymers or copolymers of polyethylene (PE) claim 1 , in particular low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and/or linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) claim 1 , ethylene-butyl acrylate (EBA) claim 1 , ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or mixtures thereof claim 1 , preferably ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) claim 1 , more preferably with high vinyl-acetate (VA) content.5. Multilayer plastic film according to claim 1 , characterized in ...

Modular Greenhouse and Kit

An apparatus is provided. There is a frame that is secured in a fixed position with ribs positioned between first and second ends of the frame. First and second walls that are respectively positioned at the first and second ends, which have support members that are secured together and arranged to form a lattice with portals and panels secured within the portals. There is a fan secured in at least one of the portals, and an entryway located within with first wall. A covering member is secured to the frame, and an evaporative cooler located in proximity the second wall. 1. An apparatus comprising:a frame that is secured in a fixed position, wherein the frame has a plurality of ribs positioned between first and second ends of the frame, and wherein the plurality of ribs collectively form an interior space; a plurality of support members that are secured together and arranged to form a lattice with a plurality of portals; and', 'a plurality of panels secured within the portals of the lattice;', 'at least one fan secured in at least one of the portals;, 'first and second walls that are respectively positioned at the first and second ends, wherein each of the first and second walls includesan entryway located within with first wall that permits access to the interior space; anda covering member, formed of a plurality of sections, that is secured to the frame; a plurality of watering channels to allow gravity flow of water; and', 'a plurality of air channels to allow air to flow to and from the interior space., 'an evaporative cooler located in proximity the second wall, wherein the evaporative cooler includes2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the panels are substantially transparent to sunlight.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the evaporative cooler is located within the second wall.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of support members further comprises:a plurality of vertical support members, wherein each vertical support member is substantially ...

INDEXING PLANTS IN TWO-DIMENSIONAL AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACE IN A CONTROLLED GROWING ENVIRONMENT

A crop production system for a controlled plant growing environment is provided. A first assembly comprises a first sub-assembly that itself comprises a first plurality of arms radiating outward from a central portion, wherein each arm is separated from two adjacent arms of the first plurality of arms by respective angles, each arm has a first end proximal to the central portion and a second end distal to the central portion, and each arm is configured to support a plurality of plant growth modules. The plurality of plant growth modules may be moved in a first direction miming from the first end to the second end of each arm of the first plurality of arms. 1. A crop production system for a controlled growing environment comprising a first assembly , the first assembly comprising: i. each arm is separated from two adjacent arms of the first plurality of arms by respective angles;', 'ii. each arm has a first end proximal to the central portion and a second end distal to the central portion, and', 'iii. each arm is configured to support a plurality of plant growth modules, and, 'a. a first sub-assembly comprising a first plurality of arms radiating outward from a central portion, wherein'}b. wherein the plurality of plant growth modules are movable in a first direction running from the first end to the second end of each arm of the first plurality of arms.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a mechanism for moving the plurality of plant growth modules in the first direction.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein spacing in the first direction may be increased along each arm between adjacent plant growth modules of the plurality of plant growth modules coupled to the arm claim 1 , and spacing between adjacent plant growth modules is non-decreasing as a function of distance from the central portion.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the angles between adjacent arms depend at least in part upon expected growth rate of plants in the plurality of plant growth modules.5 ...

Environment Controlled Multi Span Structured L1 Capital and Operating Cost Greenhouses for L1 Cost Food Production

An environment-controlled multi span structured greenhouse comprising an artificial and/or natural light intensifying and magnifying system to optimizes photoperiods and utilizing carbon dioxide harnessed from the greenhouse to reduce global warming. The greenhouse also comprises a compressor, a capture manifold, a capture blower, two dehumidifying tanks, a release manifold and a release blower. The greenhouse may further comprise a biothermal energy harnessing tank, a module that uses activated nutrient solutions of calcium sulphate, magnesium sulphate and urea. The greenhouse may also further comprise a thermal shading film fixed to the roof and to the four external sides of the greenhouse to fully insulate the greenhouse from the external environment. 1. An environment-controlled , multi span structured greenhouse comprising a roof having an external surface and an internal surface and four sides , each side of the four sides having an external surface and an internal surface , the greenhouse further comprising:{'b': 1', '1', '2, 'a module (A) comprising a compressor, a capture blower, a release blower, a capture manifold, two dehumidifying tanks (T) and (T), a release manifold and'}an earth tube heat exchanger, wherein:{'b': 1', '2, '(i) the compressor functions with the capture manifold to capture a carbon dioxide rich humid air from the greenhouse during dark hours to provide a captured carbon dioxide rich humid air and to capture an oxygen rich humid air from the greenhouse during light hours to provide a captured oxygen rich humid air, the compressor compresses the captured carbon dioxide rich humid air to provide a compressed carbon dioxide rich humid air and compresses the captured oxygen rich humid air to provide a compressed oxygen rich humid air, the dehumidifying tanks (T) and (T) dehumidify the compressed carbon dioxide rich humid air to provide a carbon dioxide rich dehumidified air and dehumidify the compressed oxygen rich humid air to provide an ...

MULTILAYER PLASTIC FILM WITH SEPARABLE LAYERS FOR COVERING OF INFLATED GREENHOUSE

The present disclosure provides a multilayered polymeric film for covering an agricultural structure or greenhouse, wherein the film contains adjacent layers that are capable of delamination from one another. 115-. (canceled)16. A method of covering an agricultural structure or greenhouse with a multilayered polymeric film , wherein the film contains (i) at least one layer comprising a polyamide and/or ethylene vinyl alcohol , and (ii) at least one further polymer layer connected thereto , characterised in that layer (i) and layer (ii) have an average delamination strength of less than 250 g/15 mm when measured using ASTM D-1876 , the at least one further polymer layer (ii) comprises a polymeric material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene , polypropylene , ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer , ethylene butyl acrylate copolymer , thermoplastic polyurethane , and combinations of two or more thereof , and the film has a luminous transmittance greater than 30% , wherein the method comprises the step of inserting gas between the (i) at least one layer comprising a polyamide and/or ethylene vinyl alcohol , and the (ii) at least one further polymer layer.17. A method of covering an agricultural structure or greenhouse with a multilayered polymeric film , wherein the film contains (i) at least one layer comprising a polyamide and/or ethylene vinyl alcohol , and (ii) at least one further polymer layer , characterised in that at least 50% of layer (i) and layer (ii) are able to be delaminated , the at least one further polymer layer (ii) comprises a polymeric material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene , polypropylene , ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer , ethylene butyl acrylate copolymer , thermoplastic polyurethane and combinations of two or more thereof , and the film has a luminous transmittance greater than 30% , wherein the method comprises the step of inserting gas between the (i) at least one layer comprising a polyamide and/or ethylene ...

Ducting assembly for de-stratification and consolidating excess water and nutrients

A tray system for use in horticultural or agricultural operations comprising a ducting assembly for de-stratification and a drainage system for consolidating excess water and nutrients.

Composition, color converting sheet and light-emitting diode device

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a fluorescent material and a matrix material, a color conversion sheet and a light emitting diode device. The present invention further relates to the use of the composition in a color conversion sheet fabrication process, to the use of the color conversion sheet in optical devices or for agriculture purposes, and to the use of the fluorescent material and the matrix material in light emitting diode devices. Additionally, the invention relates to an optical device comprising the color conversion sheet and to a method for preparing the color conversion sheet and the optical device.

ENVIRONMENT-CONTROLLED MULTI-SPAN STRUCTURED GREENHOUSES

An environment-controlled multi span structured greenhouse comprising a roof, four sides, a release blower equipped with a heating module in relatively cold weather geographical locations, and equipped with a cooling module in relatively hot weather geographical locations, a capture blower, a release blower, a release manifold, and a capture manifold for low cost of supplementary heating and cooling of the greenhouse air, obviating burning fossil fuels thereby reducing global warming, wherein the external surfaces of the roof and the external surface of at least one side of the greenhouse comprise a light diffusing film on predetermined areas and locations thereof together with a thermal shading film affixed to the surface areas not comprising the light diffusing film, and wherein the greenhouse further comprises a mechanized module for adjusting the height of artificial light source and a module for melting snow 1. An environment-controlled , multi-span structured greenhouse , in relatively hot weather geographical locations , comprising:a roof;four sides;a capture manifold together with a capture blower for capturing carbon dioxide rich air from above one or more plants growing in the greenhouse during dark hours and for capturing oxygen rich air from the greenhouse during light hours and blowing captured air into an earth tube heat exchanger for storing and conditioning the captured air, wherein a temperature of the captured air is equal to an average thermal constant temperature of the earth tube heat exchanger of the geographical location;a magnifying camera for capturing images of parts of suspected diseased plants growing in the greenhouse or for capturing images of pests on plants growing in the greenhouse, wherein the captured images are uploaded onto a computer and compared and matches with reference images of diseased parts of plants and pests stored on the computer, wherein a positive match between the uploaded image and the stores image dictates a ...

METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED OPERATION OF A GREENHOUSE, SUPPLY FACILITY AND AUTOMATED GREENHOUSE

A method for the automated operation of a greenhouse which has at least one first plant growth room which is operated without artificial lighting and which has at least one second plant growth room which is different from the first plant growth room and which is equipped with artificial light sources for generating artificial light. An associated supply device and an associated greenhouse can be operated automatically. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for the automated operation of a greenhouse having at least one first plant growth room that is operated without artificial lighting , and at least one second plant growth room different from the first plant growth room and which is equipped with artificial light sources generating artificial light , the method comprising:automatically transporting at least one plant carrier equipped with plants, using an automatically controlled transport device, between the first plant growth room and the second plant growth room; leaving the at least one plant carrier in the first plant growth room for the duration of a first time segment, so that the plants stored on the at least one plant carrier develop without the influence of artificial light during the first time segment in the first plant growth room, and', {'b': '4', 'leaving the at least one plant carrier in the second plant growth room for the duration of a second time period different from the first time peri-od, so that the plants () stored on the at least one plant carrier develop further under the influence of artificial light in the second plant growth room during the second time period.'}], 'wherein automatically transporting at least one plant carrier comprises17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the greenhouse has an analysis station configured to detect a biological state of plants with respect to at least one biological parameter claim 16 , the method further comprising:automatically transporting the at least one plant carrier from the first plant growth room or from ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING A TRAY IN A GROW POD

Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to systems and methods for emptying and/or cleaning a tray within in an assembly line grow pod. In one embodiment, a sanitizer component for cleaning a tray coupled to a cart in an assembly line grow pod is disclosed. The sanitizer component is coupled to a track such that the cart and the tray are received in the sanitizer component via the track. The sanitizer component comprises a first actuator arm positioned underneath the track and extendable through an opening in the track and an aperture at a bottom end of the cart to contact the tray such that the tray rotates in a first direction. The sanitizer component further includes an actuator motor coupled to the first actuator arm for extending the first actuator arm and a controller. The controller is communicatively connected to the actuator motor in the sanitizer component. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method of cleaning a tray coupled to a cart placed on a track , the method comprising:directing movement of the cart along the track into a sanitizer component; anddirecting movement of a first actuator arm positioned underneath the track and extendable through an opening in the track and an aperture at the bottom of the cart such that the first actuator arm extends through the opening in the track and the aperture at the bottom of the cart to contact the tray such that the tray rotates in the first direction.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:receiving, from a sensor of an automatic inspection system, information relating to a presence of contents in the tray; anddetermining that the contents in the tray are to be emptied from the tray.23. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:applying a high pressure wash, the high pressure wash directing water towards the tray to remove particulate material from the tray.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:contacting a contact scrubber with the tray, the contact scrubber removing particulate material from ...

GROWING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A growing system is described where living organisms are grown within containers in stacks. Above the stacks run load handling devices. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit them at service area stations where goods may be picked out. The containers may be provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing, and data logging. The provision of these services within individual containers rather than across the system as a whole, allows for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency.

ENERGY SAVING GREENHOUSE SCREEN

A greenhouse screen comprising strips of film material that are interconnected by a yarn system of transverse threads and longitudinal threads by means of knitting, warp-knitting or weaving process to form a continuous product. The film material comprises a highly transparent, biaxially oriented, UV and flame-stable polyester film which is provided on at least one side with a coating which reduces the reflection of visible light. The greenhouse screen is particularly suited for the cultivation of plants with high light requirements. 1. A greenhouse screen comprising strips of film material that are interconnected by a yarn system of transverse threads and longitudinal threads by means of knitting , warp-knitting or weaving process to form a continuous product , and at least some of said strips comprise a film material in the form of a single- or multilayered polyester base film provided with at least one anti-glare/anti-reflective coating on a first surface of the base film , said film material has a transparency of at least 93.5% and comprises a total amount of particles of <0.5 wt. % as calculated on the total weight of the film material ,{'claim-text': ['said at least first anti-glare/anti-reflective coating', 'has a dry thickness of between 60 and 130 nm; and', 'comprises at least one acrylic acid and/or a methacrylic acid based polymer; and', 'comprises at least one alkyl phosphonate and/or oligo-alkyl phosphonate flame retardant; and', 'contains phosphorus in an amount of between 2 wt. % and 18 wt. % as calculated based on the total weight of the coating.'], '#text': 'wherein'}2. The greenhouse screen according to claim 1 , wherein said base film is provided with a second anti-glare/anti-reflective coating on a second surface of the film.3. The greenhouse screen according to claim 2 , wherein the refractive index of the anti-glare/anti-reflective coating(s) is lower than the refractive index of the base film and is below 1.64 at a wavelength of 589 nm when ...

AGRICULTURAL COVERING

The present invention is directed to an agricultural covering in form of a woven plastic fabric that includes an area having a lower density of warp threads per unit width compared to the adjacent areas adapted for effortless and effective threading of a securing element through the fabric to encircle a plurality of weft threads. By providing multiple reinforced areas spaced in machine direction and extending in a cross-machine direction of the fabric, the tear propagation resistance, and/or the weathering resistance and/or the tensile strength of the fabric is improved. By applying a plastic coating such that a strip adjacent to each of the border edges is left uncoated and by attaching the securing element to the fabric in the uncoated strip, the breaking load is increased. 119-. (canceled)20. A plastic fabric woven from warp threads extending in machine direction and weft threads extending in cross-machine direction , the width of the fabric being defined by two border edges running along the machine direction , the plastic fabric comprising:a waterproof plastic coating applied to at least one surface of the fabric, the coating covering the fabric partially leaving a strip adjacent to each of the border edges uncoated; andthe plastic fabric having a first area with a first density of warp threads per unit width of the fabric and second areas with a second density of warp threads per unit width of the fabric positioned on either side of the first area and running along with the first area in machine direction, the second density being lower than the first density, the second areas being located within the uncoated strips, and the second areas extending over the entire length of the fabric.21. The plastic fabric according to claim 20 , wherein the second density is adapted to allow threading of a securing element through the fabric in machine direction.22. The plastic fabric according to claim 20 , further comprising third areas claim 20 , the third areas being ...

CROP NETTING MATERIAL

Described herein is a pillar knitted crop netting comprising widely spaced knitted pillars and crop netting materials comprising a region(s) having such construction. Also described herein are crop nettings comprising yarns defining apertures to form the netting wherein said apertures have a plurality of sides formed by yarn sections and at least one of those yarn sections may be relatively slack when the netting is held taut in lengthwise and widthwise directions. The above nettings may have advantageous hail passage performance. 1. A crop netting comprising a first region comprising a plurality of pillars of spaced apart yarn extending in a first direction , at least some pillars formed from at least one pillar yarn comprising a plurality of knots along its length ,and a plurality of crossover yarns extending across or between the pillars,each crossover yarn comprising a plurality of crossover sections, said crossover sections defined by the portions of the crossover yarn traversing the space between adjacent pillars,wherein at least some crossover sections between pillars have a different length than at least some other crossover sections between the same pillars, and/orwherein the tightness of the knots along a length of a pillar yarn varies along the length of the pillars,for at least a majority of the area of the first region.24-. (canceled)5. A crop netting comprising a first region comprisingpillars of knitted yarnheld together to form a sheet materialby crossover yarns that traverse or cross back and forth between adjacent pillars along a length of the netting, and defining apertures in the netting, (i) a difference in length between at least some crossover sections and at least some other crossover sections between at least two immediately adjacent pillars is greater than 0.05 mm; and/or', '(ii) a difference in length between at least some crossover sections and a next crossover section along the same crossover yarn between at least two immediately ...

LIGHT MOUNTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods associated with light mounting systems. Embodiments may include lighting shelves that are configured to be mounted to a fixed structure, such as to a wall or supports within a room via a cantilever design that is mounted to strut channels. The lighting shelves may be anchored at only a single end to the strut channels, and the lighting shelves may protrude away from the strut channels. The lighting shelves may have a sufficient width and length to cover an entire region of interest below the lighting shelves, which may enable to lighting shelves to uniformly distribute light to plants. 1. A method for a lighting system , comprisingcoupling first ends of a plurality of cart shelves to at least one support frame thereby defining a cart, each of said cart shelves configured to receive a plant,defining second ends of the plurality of cart shelves distal from the first ends, wherein pairs of adjacent second ends define lighting shelf-receiving openings therebetween;positioning the cart proximate a plurality of lighting shelves each having light sources configured to emit light having a horticultural spectrum suitable for plant cultivation;moving the cart in a first direction toward the plurality of lighting shelves whereby the plurality of lighting shelf-receiving openings receive respective ones of said plurality of lighting shelves, thereby positioning said cart shelves in light-receiving relation to respective said lighting shelves; andselectively disengaging the cart in a second direction away from the plurality of lighting shelves, thereby withdrawing the lighting shelf-receiving openings from the plurality of lighting shelves.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingpositioning the plurality of cart shelves vertically along the support frame at equal spacing between adjacent cart shelves.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said defining further comprises disposing the second ends of the plurality of cart ...

LIGHT TRANSMISSIVE MATERIAL BASED ON RETAINMENT OF SPECIFIC WAVELENGTHS, AND ITS INSULATION COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND COMPOSITE CARRIER THEREOF

The present invention provides a light transmissive material based on retainment of specific wavelengths, and its insulation composite material and composite carrier thereof, wherein, the light transmissive material is used to retain specific wavelengths of light, so that the wavelength of light of a specific section can pass through the light transmissive material. The invention can be applied to the cultivation of plants, letting the specific section of light wavelengths conform to the range of the light wavelengths, which can regulate plant growth, to enhance the photosynthesis effect of plants, and promote plant growth. Also by adding heat insulation materials, to achieve the effect of summer heat insulation and winter heat preservation, which provides a plant-adapted growth environment, thereby improving crop growth efficiency and increasing the yield, which can help solve the problem of human food. 1. A light transmissive material based on retainment of specific wavelengths , comprising:a light transmissive material, including a light transmissive substrate and an insulation material, and the insulation material being one selected from the group consisting of antimony tin oxide (ATO), indium tin oxide (ITO), titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, zinc oxide, and tungsten oxide;the light transmissive material retaining alight with a wavelength in a specific section below 750 nm, so that the light can pass the light transmissive substrate; andthe specific section including:a section A ranging from 320 nm to 380 nm;a section B ranging from 400 nm to 550 nm; anda section C ranging from 650 nm to 750 nm;and after a light passes through the light transmissive material, the average transmittance of each specific section being:5 to 35% for the section A;30 to 70% for the section B; and15 to 65% for the section C.2. The light transmissive material based on retainment of specific wavelengths according to claim 1 , wherein the light transmissive substrate includes an organic ...

Convective Transfer of Heat from an Unventilated Greenhouse to the Outside Air

An unventilated greenhouse is cooled during the day by transferring most of the solar energy entering the greenhouse into one or more large reservoirs of water using a droplet dispensing system. Cool reservoir water is pumped from the reservoirs into the droplet dispensing system above the reservoirs. As the droplets fall back into the reservoirs they exchange heat and water vapor with the greenhouse air, gradually warming the reservoir water during the day. During the night and morning the reservoirs are cooled for the next day by enclosing the reservoirs and droplet dispensing system so that the air above the reservoirs is isolated from the air in the remainder of the greenhouse. With the droplets activated the air enclosed above the reservoirs is circulated through banks of tubes outside the greenhouse building that serve as heat exchangers. Heat is transferred from the warm droplets to the cool air above the reservoirs, cooling the reservoirs and saturating the air. The saturated air above the reservoirs transfers heat to the cool outside air as it circulates through the heat exchangers. 1. A method and apparatus for transferring heat entering a building to the outside air , the apparatus comprising:a. at least one reservoir of water, disposed within the building or within an associated structure that freely exchanges its air with the air of said building;b. at least one droplet dispenser, wherein water provided by the at least one reservoir to the at least one droplet dispenser is converted into droplets by the at least one droplet dispenser and then returned to the at least one reservoir;c. at least one heat exchanger, disposed outside of the building, further comprising a multitude of tubes in contact with the outside air or with water outside of the building, wherein air from the building enters the tubes of the at least one heat exchanger at an inlet port in the building, and wherein air exits the tubes of the at least one heat exchanger and re-enters the ...

SECURE GREENHOUSE

A securable greenhouse is described. The greenhouse includes a frame upon which a first covering is placed to prevent access to the interior of the greenhouse. The first covering is a mesh constructed of expanded metal or similar materials. A second, transparent, covering separates the internal environment from outside, while a third, opaque, covering limits light entry into the greenhouse and visibility of the contents within, and which can be deployed or retracted as needed. A ventilation system controls air flow in, through and out of the greenhouse to regulate parameters like temperature and relative humidity. The greenhouse has moveable and lockable roof panels to provide access to authorized users, and a side access door as an alternate access. An optional automated control system determines optimal growth conditions and adjusts various features in order to achieve those conditions. 1. A securable greenhouse providing a secure facility and controlled environment for growing plants , comprising:a base, the base comprising a structure having a length and a width configured to provide a means of securing the greenhouse to a location;a frame, the frame connected to the base and comprising a plurality of frame members that define a structure having a length, a width and a height, thus forming a bounded interior region adapted to receiving plants, the bounded structure comprising sides and a roof;a first covering material, the first covering material configured to extend over the spaces formed by the plurality of frame members, wherein the first covering material is effective to substantially limit unauthorized access into the greenhouse; 'wherein the first and second covering materials cooperatively form a plurality of sides, and a roof for the greenhouse, and wherein the roof further comprises at least one moveable roof panel, the at least one moveable roof panel configured to be movable between a closed position and an open position;', 'a second covering material ...

Roofing

The construction roofing design includes one or more substantially static solar light PV collectors and one or more substantially static solar light directing devices. The substantially static PV collector and the substantially static solar light directing devices are facing each other at nominal angle smaller than 160° and larger than 110° . The substantially static solar light directing devices are configured to directs all or a part of the light impinging thereon towards the substantially static solar light PV collectors.

METHOD FOR MODULATING A CONDITION OF A BIOLOGICAL CELL

The present invention refers to a method for modulating a condition of a biological cell. 1. Method for modulating a condition of a biological cell by light irradiation from a light luminescent material with a light source , preferably the light source is sunlight and/or an artificial light source ,wherein the modulating a condition of a biological cell is archived by applying light irradiation of light emitted from said light luminescent material comprising the peak maximum light wavelength in the range from 500 nm to 750 nm,wherein the light emitted from the light luminescent material is obtained by contacting the light from the light source with the light luminescent material which is incorporated in or onto a polymer and/or glass matrix for manufacturing of film, sheets and pipes.2. Method modulating a condition of a biological cell by light irradiation with a light source comprising process steps of:A. Selecting a biological cell for greenhouse cultivation, preferably, the biological cell is a cell of a living organism, more preferably biological cell is a prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell, particularly preferably, the prokaryotic cell is a bacterium or archaea, particularly preferably, the eukaryotic cell is a plant cell, animal cell, fungi cell, slime mould cell, protozoa cell and algae, very particularly preferably the biological cell is a plant cell, most preferably the biological cell is a crop cell or a flower cell;B. Measurement of the available light spectrum and intention of the light spectrum in the greenhouse from natural sunlight and/or artificial light;C. Predicting the integrated amount of solar radiation which can modulate a condition of a biological cell during the cultivation, preferably said radiation includes a peak light wavelength in the range from 600 nm or more;D. Calculating of Red:FarRed (R:FR) ratio for maximum yield increase for responding a biological cell;E. Selecting a light luminescent material and/or mixture, concentration of the ...

AGRICULTURAL MATERIAL, AGRICULTURAL MATERIAL ROLL, AND AGRICULTURAL HOUSE

The agricultural material includes a cellulose acylate layer and a polymer layer. The cellulose acylate layer is formed of cellulose acylate. The polymer layer is provided on a first CA surface, which is one surface of the cellulose acylate layer. The polymer layer has a moisture permeation resistance of at most 7.5×10m·day/g per 1 μm of thickness and is formed of a polymer different from cellulose acylate. The agricultural material has a tear strength of at least 0.10 N. 1. An agricultural material comprising:a cellulose acylate layer formed of cellulose acylate; and{'sup': −4', '2, 'a polymer layer provided on one surface of the cellulose acylate layer, the polymer layer having a moisture permeation resistance of at most 7.5×10m·day/g per 1 μm of thickness and being formed of a polymer different from cellulose acylate,'}wherein the agricultural material has a tear strength of at least 0.10 N.2. The agricultural material according to claim 1 ,wherein a peel strength between the cellulose acylate layer and the polymer layer is at least 0.10 N/25 mm.3. The agricultural material according to claim 1 ,wherein the agricultural material comprises the polymer layer between a pair of the cellulose acylate layers.4. The agricultural material according to claim 1 ,wherein the polymer layer has a thickness in a range of from 10 μm to 150 μm.5. The agricultural material according to claim 1 ,wherein a thickness is in a range of from 80 μm to 300 μm.6. The agricultural material according to claim 1 ,wherein the polymer is any one of polyurethane, polyamide, a polyvinyl alcohol-based polymer, a polyacrylamide derivative, or a polyacrylonitrile derivative.7. An agricultural material roll in which the agricultural material according to formed elongatedly is wound into a roll form.8. An agricultural house comprising:a framework formed of a metal backbone; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the agricultural material according to , forming a space partitioned from ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VERTICAL FARMING

The present disclosure is directed to improved vertical farming using autonomous systems and methods for growing edible plants, using improved stacking and shelving units configured to allow for gravity-based irrigation, gravity-based loading and unloading, along with a system for autonomous rotation, incorporating novel plant-growing pallets, while being photographed and recorded by camera systems incorporating three dimensional/multispectral cameras, with the images and data recorded automatically sent to a database for processing and for gauging plant health, pest and/or disease issues, and plant life cycle. The present disclosure is also directed to novel harvesting methods, novel modular lighting, novel light intensity management systems, real time vision analysis that allows for the dynamic adjustment and optimization of the plant growing environment, and a novel rack structure system that allows for simplified building and enlarging of vertical farming rack systems. 1. A vertical farming system for optimizing a plant growing process , comprising:a shelving system, said shelving system comprising a plurality of shelves, each of said plurality of shelves having a first end and a second end with said first end being located higher than said second end, each of said plurality of shelves configured to accept and secure at least one grow tray, said plurality of shelves comprising a plurality of rollers, said plurality of rollers capable of rotating and configured such that a grow tray placed on said rollers will be transported from said first end to said second end using gravitational force;a lift, said lift positioned at the said second end of said plurality of shelves, said lift configured to remove said grow tray from a first of said plurality of shelves and moving said grow tray to a second of said plurality of shelves;said grow tray comprising at least one port, said port located and configured on said grow tray such that when said grow tray fills with water ...

HIGH-GROWTH SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CULTIVATING AUTOFLOWERING CANNABIS

High-growth plant cultivation techniques are provided that create efficient, optimized growing conditions, including a high concentration of photosynthetically active radiation (“PAR”) in terms of photon flux density, and with extremely low heat. In some aspects of the invention, these techniques comprise a specialized growth chamber and a control system that promote an enhanced level of growth, particularly for autoflowering cannabis. In addition, aspects of the invention create an accessible, user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing new type of display for a plant, ideal for cultivating cannabis and, in particular, autoflowering cannabis. The unique combination of techniques set forth in the invention create high yields of cannabis plant matter (up to 3 or 4 times greater than other methods) in substantially less time (just 60 days from seed to harvest). 2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a median extending from the top side to the bottom side and from the front end to the rear end claim 1 ,wherein the median partitions the chamber into a first subchamber and a second subchamber.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the light array produces light within the photosynthetically-active radiation ranges of autoflowering cannabis.4. The system claim 3 , wherein the light array produces light within the photosynthetically active radiation ranges of autoflowering cannabis to a greater degree than light outside the photosynthetically active radiation ranges for autoflowering cannabis.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of light-emitting diodes is configured to emit light having wavelengths of 430 and 662 nanometers.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of light-emitting diodes is configured to emit light having wavelengths of 452 and 652 nanometers.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the light array creates photosynthetically active radiation of at least 1 claim 6 ,500 mol ms.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the light array ...

Three-dimensional dynamic plant cultivating apparatus and implementing method thereof

A three-dimensional dynamic plant cultivating apparatus for plant cultivation mainly has an outer cover and a supporting member disposed in the outer cover and surrounded by a rail module. The rail module is further assembled with supporting plates for supporting a plant pot. Upon implementation of the invention, the rail module operates along a periphery of the supporting member, so that the plant pot can circulate upwards and downwards around the supporting member repeatedly and can be subjected to overall irradiation of a sun light source to contribute to growth of the planted material. Furthermore, a plant cultivating device, an illumination device and sensors are further connected together in the outer cover to form a timing-controlled and quantitative automatic cultivation environment advantageous to prompting of the growth of the planted material.

Thin Film Solar Cell Module and Greenhouse Provided with the Same

A thin film solar cell module ( 1 ) is disclosed that is substantially translucent in at least a first wavelength domain. The module comprises a photo-electric layer ( 20 ) arranged for receiving solar radiation and for converting solar radiation in at least a second wavelength domain different from the at least a first wavelength domain into electric energy and a selectively reflective layer ( 30 ) arranged against the photo-electric layer for selectively reflecting radiation in said second wavelength domain transmitted by the photo-electric layer. The module further comprises a further photo-electric layer ( 40 ) for absorbing and converting radiation in at least the second wavelength domain into electric energy, the selectively reflective layer ( 30 ) being arranged between the photo-electric layer ( 20 ) and the further photo-electric layer ( 40 ) wherein the at least a first wavelength domain comprises a first wavelength band from 350 nm to 500 nm and a second wavelength band from 600 nm to 700 nm and wherein the second wavelength domain comprises a wavelength range extending from 500 to 600 nm.

MULTILAYER FILM AND THE USE FOR CONTAINER TYPE HOUSE SYSTEM

The disclosure relates to a multilayer film having an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) layer, and a container type house system having the same.

FLUORINATED FILM

The present invention relates to a fluorinated composition and a fluorinated film having properties that make it suitable for use outside, especially in the agricultural sector. The film according to the invention is a single-layer polymer film comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) matrix and at least one impact modifier having a polyorganosiloxane core and at least one thermoplastic shell, in which the weight content of impact modifier varies between 2.5% and less than 40%. According to one embodiment variant, the invention relates to multilayer films comprising at least one layer of said fluorinated film and at least one layer of unmodified PVDF. 1. A composition comprising a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) matrix and at least one core-shell impact modifier having a poly(organosiloxane) core and at least one thermoplastic shell , in which the content by weight of impact modifier varies between 2.5% and less than 40%.2. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , in which the content by weight of impact modifier is greater than 5% and less than or equal to 30%.3. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , in which the PVDF matrix is composed of a PVDF homopolymer or of a copolymer prepared by copolymerization of vinylidene fluoride with a fluorinated comonomer selected from the group consisting of: vinyl fluoride; trifluoroethylene; chlorotrifluoroethylene; 1 claim 1 ,2-difluoroethylene; tetrafluoroethylene; hexafluoropropylene; perfluoro(alkyl vinyl) ethers; perfluoro(methyl vinyl) ether claim 1 , perfluoro(ethyl vinyl) ether (PEVE) claim 1 , perfluoro(propyl vinyl) ether; perfluoro(1 claim 1 ,3-dioxole); and perfluoro(2 claim 1 ,2-dimethyl-1 claim 1 ,3-dioxole).4. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , in which said poly(organosiloxane) core comprises one or more groups chosen from alkyl or vinyl radicals comprising between 1 and 18 carbons claim 1 , aryl radicals and hydrocarbons which are substituted.5. The composition as claimed in claim 1 , in which said core ...

Removable, Biodegradable Coating

The present invention relates to a functional coating obtained from an aqueous coating composition, which composition comprises a pigment and a polymeric binder, wherein the binder has a weight average molecular weight of from 2000 to 50000 g/mole, and an acid value of 40 to 250, and wherein the binder is a polyester comprising a side group introduced by a Diels-Alder and/or pericyclic Ene-reaction, wherein the side group contains an ionic group and/or an ion-forming group. 1. An aqueous coating composition for providing a removable functional coating , which coating is removable with a removing agent comprising a strong base , the coating composition comprises a pigment and a polymeric binder , wherein the binder has a weight average molecular weight of from 2000 to 50000 g/mole , and an acid value of 40 to 250 , wherein the binder is a polyester comprising a side group introduced by a Diels-Alder and/or pericyclic Ene-reaction , wherein the side group contains an ionic group.2. The coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the binder is obtained by at least the following steps:(a) preparing an unsaturated polyester,(b) effecting a Diels-Alder reaction and/or pericyclic Ene-reaction between the unsaturated polyester and an unsaturated compound containing an ionic group and/or ion-forming group to obtain a polymer with side groups containing ionic groups and/or ion-forming groups(c) optionally converting at least part of the ion-forming groups present in the polymer to ionic groups.3. The coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the binder has a weight average molecular weight of at least 5000 g/mole claim 1 , and/orwherein the binder has a weight average molecular weight of at most 40000 g/mole.4. (canceled)5. The coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acid value of the binder is from 60 to 160 mg KOH/g polymeric binder.6. (canceled)7. The coating composition according to claim 1 , wherein the glass transition temperature of the ...

AGRICULTURAL ROBOT FOR A VERTICAL FARMING UNIT

An agricultural robot is disclosed, the agricultural robot comprising a chassis comprising a plurality of ground-engaging mechanisms for propelling the robot in a direction of travel; a supply module mounted on the chassis and comprising a fluid providing unit, a power providing unit, a supply interface operatively connected to the fluid providing unit and to the power providing unit and for providing at least one of fluid and power; and a controller for operating the plurality of ground-engaging mechanisms and the supply interface. 1. A robot comprising:a chassis comprising a plurality of ground-engaging mechanisms for propelling the robot in a direction of travel; a resource providing unit,', 'a supply interface operatively connected to the resource providing unit for providing a resource; and, 'a supply module mounted on the chassis and comprisinga controller for operating the plurality of ground-engaging mechanisms and the supply interface.2. The robot as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the resource comprises a fluid claim 1 , and the resource providing unit comprises a fluid reservoir and the supply interface comprises a fluid outlet operatively connected to the fluid reservoir.3. The al robot as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the supply interface further comprises a fluid inlet operatively connected to the fluid reservoir.4. The robot as claimed in claim 2 , further wherein the supply interface comprises a robotic arm comprising an end effector; further wherein the fluid outlet is mounted at the end effector of the robotic arm.5. The robot as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the resource comprises electrical power claim 1 , and the resource providing unit comprises a battery pack comprising a plurality of batteries and a power connection operatively connected to the battery pack for providing power from the battery pack.6. The robot as claimed in claim 5 , further wherein the supply interface comprises a robotic arm comprising an end effector; further wherein the power ...

Pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film

A pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is formed of a plastic film that has a thickness of 0.03˜1.00 mm and is perforated to include a plurality of holes. The holes have a hole size of 1˜30 mm and a distribution density of 1000˜200000 holes/M 2 on the plastic film. The pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is proven as a simple but very effective way of pest control. It helps plants fully grow without being attacked by pests in a pesticide-free condition. Further, the pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is repeatedly usable, and is therefore an easily operable and economical agricultural aid ideal for use.

Pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film

A pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is formed of a plastic film that has a thickness of 0.03˜1.00 mm and is perforated to include a plurality of holes. The holes have a hole size of 1˜30 mm and a distribution density of 1,000˜200,000 holes/M 2 on the plastic film. The pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is proven as a simple but very effective way of pest control. It helps plants fully grow without being attacked by pests in a pesticide-free condition. Further, the pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is repeatedly usable, and is therefore an easily operable and economical agricultural aid ideal for use.

DAYLIGHT REDIRECTING WINDOW COVERING

An optically transmissive light directing sheeting and daylight control structures employing the same. The light directing sheeting includes a core light redirecting layer employing TIR surfaces embedded into the sheeting and may further include one or more outer layers having light diffusing surface microstructures. The TIR surfaces intercept and reflect a portion of sunlight propagating through the core layer such that the light directing sheeting partially transmits and partially redirects the sunlight towards a plurality of divergent directions, forming relatively high bend angles. 1. A daylight redirecting window covering , comprising:A thin and flexible optical sheet having a first broad-area surface configured for light input, a second broad-area surface configured for light output, and a layered structure comprising a first sheet of a rigid optically transmissive material, a second sheet of a rigid optically transmissive material, and an intermediate layer of a relatively soft optically transmissive material bonded to the first and second sheets;a plurality of elongated TIR surfaces formed within the layered structure, the TIR surfaces longitudinally extending parallel to an edge of the optical sheet and transversely extending between the first and second broad-area surfaces;a plurality of light scattering surface microstructures formed in the second broad-area surface and configured to spread light at least in a plane that is perpendicular to a common longitudinal axis of the plurality of elongated TIR surfaces;wherein the optical sheet is configured to partially transmit and partially redirect a parallel beam of light toward a range of divergent directions, wherein an angle between a propagation direction of at least one transmitted light ray and a propagation direction of at least one redirected light ray is greater than 90°.2. The daylight redirecting window covering of claim 1 , wherein a durometer hardness of the material of said layer is less than 95 ...

METHOD OF AND BUILDING FOR GROWING PLANTS

A method of growing plants comprising determining preferential light wavelengths for promoting growth of a plant. The method further comprises constructing one or more light filtering panels arranged to filter natural sunlight or artificial light to produce filtered light comprising the preferential wavelengths. In addition, the method comprises locating one or more plants in a structure constructed at least in part from one or more of the panels. The method also comprises illuminating the structure from outside with natural sunlight or artificial light to pass through the one or more panels and produce the filtered light wherein the filtered light is directed to radiate the plants. 130-. (anceled)31. A method of growing plants comprising:determining preferential light wavelengths for promoting growth of a plant;constructing one or more light filtering panels arranged to filter natural sunlight or artificial light to produce filtered light comprising the preferential wavelengths;locating one or more plants in a structureconstructed at least in part from one or more of the panels; andilluminating the structure from outside with natural sunlight or artificial light to pass through the one or more panels and produce the filtered light wherein the filtered light is directed to radiate the plants.32. The method according to wherein constructing one or more light filtering panels comprises forming or locating a filter on a light transmissive substrate wherein the filter is arranged to filter natural sunlight or artificial light to produce the filtered light.33. The method according to comprising constructing the filter using one or more inorganic materials.34. The method according to wherein constructing the filter comprises constructing the filter with 2N+1 layers of material where N is an integer ≥1 wherein the filter comprises a central layer and N layers on each side of the central layer.35. The method according to comprising constructing the filter with at least one ...

High-density cultivation system, apparatus used therein, and methods of operation thereof

Disclosed are high-density soil-less hydroponic cultivation systems, apparatus used therein, and methods of operation thereof. A high-density soil-less cultivation system can comprise one or more grow columns, each comprising a column lumen, and one or more angled housings coupled to the grow columns. The system can further comprise a nutrient reservoir configured to contain a nutrient solution to be delivered to the grow columns, a capture conduit coupled to the grow columns configured to capture or recapture nutrient solution flowing through the grow columns, and a capture reservoir configured to collect the captured or recaptured nutrient solution from the capture conduit for delivery to the nutrient reservoir to be reused. The system can also comprise an omnidirectional light tower configured to shine light on the one or more angled housings to induce growth of any plant matter within the angled housings.

VACUUM GLASS AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

The present invention provides a vacuum glass and a preparation method thereof. The vacuum glass comprises a glass body, a cavity enclosed by the glass body and a sealant, and a getter disposed in the cavity; the cavity is hermetic; the getter is a non-evaporable getter, the vacuum glass does not comprise an enclosure for enclosing the getter, and the enclosure is made of a hermetic material; and in a direction passing through the cavity, the vacuum glass has a thermal conductivity value K less than or equal to 4 W/(m·K). The vacuum glass does not comprise an enclosure for enclosing the getter. 123-. (canceled)24. A method for preparing a vacuum glass , comprising the following steps:i) enclosing a cavity with a glass body and a sealant, and disposing a getter in said cavity;ii) heating the product of step i) in a vacuum environment, whereby creating a vacuum in said cavity, welding said sealant and said glass body together, and activating said getter;iii) cooling the product of step ii), and then obtaining a vacuum glass;wherein, in step ii), temperature increasing speed is reduced or temperature increase is stopped once bubbles start to form in the sealant.2527-. (canceled)28. The method according to claim 24 , wherein step iii) comprises reducing the degree of vacuum and the temperature in the furnace by reducing the pressure in the furnace to atmospheric pressure when the sealant is still in a semi-solid state claim 24 , subsequently lowering the temperature in the furnace to a solidification temperature of the sealant claim 24 , and then opening the furnace to obtain the product.29. The method according to claim 24 , wherein step iii) comprises reducing the degree of vacuum and the temperature in the furnace by reducing the pressure in the furnace to atmospheric pressure within 5 to 10 minutes claim 24 , lowering the temperature of the furnace to 50° C. or less within 10 to 12 hours claim 24 , and opening the furnace to obtain the product.30. The method ...

A monofilament yarn shade net for a shade house

The present disclosure provides a shade net made from a monofilament yarn and a shade house with the shade net made of the monofilament yarn. The proposed yarn has a low coefficient of thermal expansion a higher stiffness. The proposed shade net has a simpler construction and is lighter. A shade net made from the proposed monofilament yarn has demonstrated a capability of maintaining temperature and humidity within the shade house with a low co-efficient of variation of 10-15%, and maintaining a reduced temperature within the shade house by up to 3° C. compared to the ambient, with a result of an increased yield of crops by about 7-10% grown within the shade net.

Textured glass for greenhouses

A transparent sheet includes a texture in relief on a first of its main faces, such that, if n is the refractive index of the material including the texture, P m is the mean slope in degrees of the textured face and Y(q) is the percentage of the textured surface with a slope greater than q/(n−1) in degrees, then the two cumulative conditions exist: Y(q)>3%+f(q)%.P m .(n−1) and Y(q)>10%, with f(q)=24−(3.q) and q=2 or 3.

METHOD FOR AUTOMATING TRANSFER OF PLANTS WITHIN AN AGRICULTURAL FACILITY

One variation of a method for automating transfer of plants within an agricultural facility includes: dispatching a loader to autonomously deliver a first module—defining a first array of plant slots at a first density and loaded with a first set of plants at a first growth stage—from a first grow location within an agricultural facility to a transfer station within the agricultural facility; dispatching the loader to autonomously deliver a second module—defining a second array of plant slots at a second density less than the first density and empty of plants—to the transfer station; recording a module-level optical scan of the first module; extracting a viability parameter of the first set of plants from features detected in the module-level optical scan; and if the viability parameter falls outside of a target viability range, rejecting transfer of the first set of plants from the first module.

COMPLETELY AUTOMATED MULTI-SHELF SEEDLING GROWING SYSTEM

A seedling growing system according includes: a cargo transport container provided with heat insulating treatment; a movement robot configured to move on a path in the cargo transport container; seedling growing tray racks including a multi-shelf germination racks configured to hold, until germination, a seedling growing tray wherein seeds are sown, a multi-shelf seedling growing racks configured to hold a seedling growing tray wherein seedlings have germinated and including an artificial light source and an automatic watering device, and a multi-shelf shipment rack configured to hold a seedling growing tray for shipping grown seedlings, the racks being disposed side by side on a side or sides of the path in the cargo transport container; and a transfer means provided to the movement robot and configured to transfer each seedling growing tray between movement robot and each of the multi-shelf germination racks, multi-shelf seedling growing racks, and the multi-shelf shipment rack. 111-. (canceled)12. A seedling growing system comprising:a) a storage provided with heat insulating treatment;b) a movement means configured to move on a predetermined path in the storage;c) seedling growing tray racks including a multi-shelf germination rack configured to hold, until germination, a seedling growing tray on which seeds are sown, a multi-shelf seedling growing rack configured to hold a seedling growing tray on which seedlings have germinated and including an artificial light source and an automatic watering device, and a multi-shelf shipment rack configured to hold a seedling growing tray for shipping grown seedlings, the racks being disposed side by side on a side or sides of the path in the storage; and a holding unit capable of moving from the movement means vertically to the path and substantially horizontally;', 'a pinion gear capable of meshing with steps on a bottom part of a seedling growing tray and provided at a leading end of the holding unit; and', 'an arm at a ...

LIGHT MOUNTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods associated with light mounting systems. Embodiments may include lighting shelves that are configured to be mounted to a fixed structure, such as to a wall or supports within a room via a cantilever design that is mounted to strut channels. The lighting shelves may be anchored at only a single end to the strut channels, and the lighting shelves may protrude away from the strut channels. The lighting shelves may have a sufficient width and length to cover an entire region of interest below the lighting shelves, which may enable to lighting shelves to uniformly distribute light to plants. 1. A lighting system comprising:a plurality of lighting shelves, each lighting shelf including a first end coupled with at least one support frame;a light housing including a plurality of light sources positioned within each lighting shelf, the light housing extending along the lighting shelf; anda cart having a plurality of cart shelves, the cart shelves being configured to be inserted between the plurality of lighting shelves.2. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein each lighting shelf includes a plurality of light housings claim 1 , and each of the plurality of light housings is configured to move along a width of the lighting shelf.3. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein a vertical distance between the plurality of lighting shelves is the same.4. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein each cart shelf corresponds with a respective said lighting shelf.5. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein each lighting shelf is configured to uniformly distribute light onto each respective adjacent said cart shelf.6. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein the first end of each lighting shelf is configured to be selectively decouplable from the at least one support frame.7. The lighting system of claim 1 , wherein the lighting shelves are cantilevered from the at least one support frame.8. The lighting system of claim 1 , ...

AGRICULTURAL APPARATUS AND METHOD

A conveyor system () moves vertical poles () in an agricultural facility between a growing area () and a workstation (W). Each pole carries plant growing containers () at multiple levels (H-H). An irrigation reservoir () may be mounted atop each pole. Irrigation lines (-) from the reservoir may be individually metered () at each level to compensate for differing water pressure with height. Sensors () in the reservoir and at each level of the poles may provide a controller () with data input. The controller may impose different growing conditions in different areas of the facility, including vertically different grow areas (A, B), and controls pole movements and locations selectively to provide a sequence of poles at the workstation ready to harvest on a demand schedule. The workstation may have multiple heights (W, W, W) for tall poles that increase plant density per facility footprint. 1. Agricultural apparatus comprising:multiple vertical poles suspended from a movable conveyance of a conveyor system;an irrigation reservoir mounted on each respective vertical pole;wherein each reservoir provides time-release gravity-feed irrigation to plant growing containers at multiple heights on the respective pole via an irrigation line or lines with outlet metering that compensates for different water pressures at the multiple heights on the pole.2. The agricultural apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor in each reservoir that communicates a liquid level to an electronic controller of the agricultural apparatus; andan irrigation refill outlet at a location on the conveyor system or on a support structure thereof;wherein the control system senses depletion of each reservoir, moves the respective pole to which the reservoir is attached to the refill outlet via the conveyor system, and opens a valve to refill the reservoir as needed.3. The agricultural apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the conveyor system moves the vertical poles between a growing area and a workstation ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN A GROW POD

A control system includes a shell including an enclosed area, one or more carts moving on a track within the enclosed area, an air supplier within the enclosed area, one or more vents connected to the air supplier and configured to output air within the enclosed area, and a controller. The controller is configured to: identify a plant on the one or more carts; determine a humidity recipe for the identified plant; control the air output from the one or more vents based on the humidity recipe for the identified plant; receive an image of the plant the in one or more carts captured by the imaging sensor; and update the humidity recipe for the plant based on the captured image of the plant. 1. A control system comprising:a shell including an enclosed area;one or more carts moving on a track within the enclosed area;an air supplier within the enclosed area;an imaging sensor configured to capture an image of a plant in the one or more carts;one or more vents connected to the air supplier and configured to output air within the enclosed area; anda controller comprising:one or more processors;one or more memory modules; and identify the plant on the one or more carts;', 'determine a humidity recipe for the identified plant;', 'control the air output from the one or more vents based on the humidity recipe for the identified plant;', 'receive an image of the plant the in one or more carts captured by the imaging sensor; and', 'update the humidity recipe for the plant based on the captured image of the plant., 'machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the controller to2. The control system of claim 1 , wherein the machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules claim 1 , when executed by the one or more processors claim 1 , cause the controller to:identify another plant on the one or more carts, the another plant being a different type from the plant;determine another ...

GREENHOUSE CONTROL SYSTEM

The present invention is directed to computerized agricultural systems and methods for controlling and managing plant development, from seeding through harvest, in greenhouses and other agricultural production facilities. 1. A method for data collection comprising:providing a robot for moving along a controlled path, the robot including at least one sensor;moving the robot to a first location for obtaining first data associated with the first location, and then to a second location; and, 'analyzing presently sensed second data, and comparing the presently sensed second data against reference data for correspondence between the second data and the reference data.', 'moving the robot back to the first location for obtaining second data, and confirming that the robot is at the first location by2. The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising claim 1 , obtaining the second data and analyzing the second data against reference data for correspondence between the second data and the reference data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the reference data includes the first data.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the correspondence between the data is based on reference points.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the data includes one or more of: images claim 4 , light claim 4 , temperature claim 4 , pressure claim 4 , humidity claim 4 , air claim 4 , air quality claim 4 , smoke claim 4 , pollution claim 4 , thermal claim 4 , infrared (IR) light and energy claim 4 , sound claim 4 , ultraviolet (UV) light and energy claim 4 , nutrients claim 4 , and claim 4 , motion detection.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the correspondence is between one or more reference points in the second data and the reference data.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the reference points include portions of second data and the reference data.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor includes one or more of: a camera claim 1 , and detectors for at least one of light claim 1 , ...

AGRICULTURAL GREENHOUSE, PLANT CULTIVATION METHOD USING THE SAME, AND HEAT-RAY REFLECTING FILM STRUCTURE

The agricultural greenhouse of the invention and the plant cultivation method using the same can cultivate plants economically and efficiently with less energy per crop yield, as it is provided with a COsupply means, a heat-ray shielding means, and a dehumidification and cooling means, the heat-ray shielding means is formed of using a heat-ray reflecting film, and plural through holes are formed in the heat-ray shielding means. The heat-ray reflecting film structure can cultivate plants by the agricultural greenhouse utilizing sunlight economically and efficiently as it has a structure that narrow band-shaped tapes obtained by cutting a multi-layer laminated film made by laminating at least two kinds of resin layers with different refractive indices alternately and having an average transmittance at 80% or more for visible light and an average reflectance at 70% or more for heat-ray is woven or knitted as a warp or a weft. 1. An agricultural greenhouse utilizing sunlight in which skylights provided on a ceiling part are closed in the daytime and the skylights provided on the ceiling part are opened in the night-time , wherein{'sub': '2', 'at least a COsupply means supplying carbon dioxide, a heat-ray shielding means and a dehumidification and cooling means cooling an inside of the agricultural greenhouse are provided inside the agricultural greenhouse,'}the heat-ray shielding means is formed using a heat-ray reflecting film having an average transmittance at 80% or more for light with wavelength of 400-700 nm and an average reflectance at 70% or more for light with wavelength of 800-1200 nm, anda plurality of through holes are formed in the heat-ray shielding means at a predetermined interval.2. The agricultural greenhouse according to claim 1 , wherein the heat-ray reflecting film is a multi-layer laminated film made by laminating at least two kinds of resin layers with different refractive indices alternately.3. The agricultural greenhouse according to claim 2 , ...

Hydroponic apparatus

A hydroponic apparatus comprises an enclosed housing ( 2 ). A plurality of levels is provided in the enclosed housing ( 2 ) for supporting plant containers ( 9 ) for containing seeds or plants ( 11 ) to be grown. The apparatus includes a conveyor system ( 16, 14, 15 ) for moving the plant containers ( 9 ) on each level and/or from one level to another level within the enclosed housing ( 2 ), and a control system for controlling environmental plant growing conditions in the enclosed housing ( 2 ). The plant containers ( 9 ) can be moved to different levels within the enclosed housing ( 2 ) at different stages of growth of the plants ( 11 ) in the containers ( 9 ).

GREENHOUSE

A greenhouse has a roof including a plurality of substantially parallel crossbeams, at least two longitudinal sections which are mounted to the crossbeams and extend at a distance from each other in transverse direction of the crossbeams, a transparent foil which is mounted to the longitudinal sections at respective foil attachment locations thereof so as to form a cover between the longitudinal sections. The roof also includes a displacement mechanism for displacing one of the longitudinal sections with respect to the other between a non-foil-stretching position and a foil-stretching position. The distance between the respective foil attachment locations is larger in the foil-stretching position than in the non-foil-stretching position. The displacement mechanism can be operated and is lockable at an upper side of the roof. 1. A greenhouse having a roof comprising:a plurality of substantially parallel crossbeams;at least two longitudinal sections which are mounted to the crossbeams and extend at a distance from each other in transverse direction of the crossbeams;a transparent foil which is mounted to the longitudinal sections at respective foil attachment locations thereof so as to form a cover between the longitudinal sections; anda displacement mechanism configured to displace one of the longitudinal sections with respect to the other between a non-foil-stretching position and a foil-stretching position, wherein a distance between the respective foil attachment locations is larger in the foil-stretching position than in the non-foil-stretching position, and wherein the displacement mechanism is operable and is lockable at an upper side of the roof.2. The greenhouse according to claim 1 , wherein said displacement mechanism comprises a pivot between one of the crossbeams and the displaceable longitudinal section claim 1 , including a pivot axis that extends parallel to the displaceable longitudinal section at a distance from the foil attachment location of the ...

FACILITIES AND METHOD FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS

The present invention relates to facilities for cultivating plants, said facilities essentially consisting of a combination of a conventional greenhouse and a shelf that is preferably automatically operable. In this respect, particularly advantageous combinatorial effects are achieved which drastically increase the degree of volume utilization of greenhouses and simultaneously considerably reduce staff costs for cultivating plants as well as for the harvest. The degree of volume utilization is increased in that, instead of floor planting or plant tables that are usually provided in greenhouses, a shelf system that is arranged relatively densely to comes into use. Said shelf system comprises a plurality of longitudinal and transverse rows as well as a plurality of planes. Moreover, the supporting frame of the shelf system itself may be used as the supporting structure for the greenhouse. 1. A greenhouse comprising:a supporting structure and a translucent roofing, wherein the roofing limits the greenhouse to the outside and is supported by the supporting structure; anda shelf system comprising an arrangement of shelves with a plurality of planes, wherein the shelves are arranged such that they form shelf aisles in the longitudinal and transverse directions, wherein the supporting structure of the greenhouse is formed by the shelf system.2. The greenhouse according to claim 1 , wherein the shelves are arranged such that shelf aisles in the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction are formed claim 1 , wherein shelves of simple or multiple depths are provided between adjacent shelves.3. The greenhouse according to claim 2 , wherein the shelf system is an automatically operable system and comprises at least one claim 2 , preferably driverless claim 2 , shelf vehicle by means of which seed stock may be put into a storage place in the shelf system or fetched therefrom.4. The greenhouse according to claim 3 , wherein further at least one lifting equipment is ...

N-ALKOXY AMINE BASED STABILIZER COMBINATIONS

The present invention relates to a composition at least comprising: A) a first N-alkoxy amine in a first amount; B) 3 wt.-% or more of a second N-alkoxy amine structurally different form the first N-alkoxy amine; and a balance to 100 of further constituents; wherein the amount of the first N-alkoxy amine is higher than the amount of the second N-alkoxy amine; wherein the molecular weight of the first N-alkoxy amine is less than the molecular weight of the second N-alkoxy amine; wherein the composition has a viscosity in the range from 15,000 to 70,000 mPa*s at 20° C. The present invention relates further to a process of manufacturing an article, such as a foil, comprising said composition, an article comprising said composition and/or obtainable by said process, a mulch foil, a greenhouse and greenhouse foil comprising said article, an article comprising a coating comprising said composition, a process for producing plants wherein said article is employed and a use of said composition as a UV stabilizer and/or flame retardant. 1. A composition at least comprising:A) a first N-alkoxy amine in a first amount; a balance to 100 of further constituents;', 'wherein the amount of the first N-alkoxy amine is higher than the amount of the second N-alkoxy amine;', 'wherein the molecular weight of the first N-alkoxy amine is less than the molecular weight of the second N-alkoxy amine;', 'wherein the composition has a viscosity in the range from 15,000 to 70,000 mPa*s at 20° C.; and', 'wherein the molecular weight of the first N-alkoxy amine is in the range from 500 to 1600 g/mol; and', 'wherein the molecular weight of the second N-alkoxy amine is in the range from 1000 to 3000 g/mol., 'B) 3 wt.-% or more of a second N-alkoxy amine structurally different form the first N-alkoxy amine; and'}2. The composition according to the claim 1 , wherein the second N-alkoxy amine is a polymer which comprises a first and a further repeating unit claim 1 , wherein the first repeating unit is ...

Greenhouse screen

A greenhouse screen comprising strips of film material that are interconnected by a yarn system of transverse threads and longitudinal threads by means of knitting, warp-knitting or weaving process to form a continuous product is disclosed. At least some of the strips comprise a film material in the form of a single- or multilayer polyester film wherein the film contains at least 1.0 wt.-% SiO 2 and a maximum of 2.5 wt.-% SiO 2 , and has a spreading factor of at least 2 and not more than 8. The greenhouse screen as disclosed herein has a reduced flammability and light scattering properties particularly suited for greenhouse applications.

Automated Farm with Robots Working on Plants

An automated farm includes a cloning room and an environmentally controlled nursery with a storage and retrieval system, child storage racks, and child conveyor trays. The automated farm has environmentally controlled grow rooms, environmentally controlled lighted and unlighted flower rooms, a trimming or pruning room, and a harvest room. The automated farm includes specialized parent plant pots with training devices, and tray and trellis systems with rotation plant holders and removable trellis combs. Plant tending robots are configured to clone, trim, prune, harvest, and maintain plants. The automated farm includes a transport mechanism configured to transport the child conveyor trays, the parent plant pots, and the tray and trellis systems between the cloning room, the nursery, the grow rooms, the flower rooms, the trimming or pruning room, and/or the harvest room. The automated farm also includes a farm control and data management system. 1. An automated farm , comprising:at least one cloning room;at least one environmentally controlled nursery having a storage and retrieval system, at least one child storage rack, and at least one child conveyor tray;at least one environmentally controlled grow room, at least one environmentally controlled lighted flower room, and at least one environmentally controlled unlighted flower room;at least one of a trimming or pruning room and a harvest room;at least one of a parent plant pot and a tray and trellis system;at least one plant tending robot configured to perform at least one of cloning, trimming or pruning, harvesting, and maintaining plants;at least one transport mechanism including at least one conveyor configured to transport at least one of the child conveyor tray, the parent plant pot, and the tray and trellis system between at least one of the cloning room, the nursery, the grow room, the lighted flower room, the unlighted flower room, the trimming or pruning room, and the harvest room; anda farm control and data ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN INDUSTRIAL CART IN A GROW POD

A cart having a wheel and a cart-computing device communicatively coupled to the wheel, where the cart-computing device receives an electrical signal via the wheel. The electrical signal comprises a communication signal and electrical power. The communication signal corresponds to one or more instructions for controlling an operation of the cart and the electrical power of the electrical signal powers the cart-computing device. 1. A cart comprising:a wheel; anda cart-computing device communicatively coupled to the wheel;wherein:the cart-computing device receives an electrical signal via the wheel, wherein the electrical signal comprises a communication signal and electrical power,the communication signal corresponds to one or more instructions for controlling an operation of the cart, andthe electrical power of the electrical signal powers the cart-computing device.2. The cart of claim 1 , further comprising a drive motor communicatively coupled to the cart-computing device claim 1 , wherein an output of the drive motor causes the wheel to rotate and propel the cart claim 1 , and 'the cart-computing device generates and transmits a control signal to the drive motor to cause the drive motor to operate based on at least one of one or more signals generated by the communication signal.', 'wherein3. The cart of claim 2 , wherein the wheel electrically couples with the drive motor and the cart-computing device such that the electrical power received by the wheel powers the drive motor and the cart-computing device.4. The cart of claim 2 , wherein the communication signal corresponds to one or more instructions that cause the drive motor to operate at a speed and a direction.5. The cart of claim 2 , wherein the control signal generated by the cart-computing device causes the drive motor to operate at a speed and a direction.6. The cart of claim 2 , further comprising one or more sensors communicatively coupled to the cart-computing device claim 2 , the one or more sensors ...

Film for agricultural greenhouse and agricultural greenhouse

Objects of the present invention are to provide a film for an agricultural greenhouse that can maintain a CO2 concentration necessary for the photosynthesis of plants even when ventilation is not performed and to provide an agricultural greenhouse using the film. The film for an agricultural greenhouse of the present invention is a cellulose film which contains a cellulose acylate resin and has an equilibrium moisture content of 4% to 8% at a temperature of 25° C., a relative humidity of 80% and a thickness of 60 to 200 μm.

PLANT CULTIVATION METHOD AND PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE

A plant cultivation method includes providing a growth period and a rest period alternately. In the rest period, a dark period and a bright period is alternately provided. In the dark period, an intensity of light applied to a cultivation target plant is lower than a light intensity at a light compensation point. In the bright period, blue light whose wavelength is 400 nm to 500 nm is applied at an intensity that is lower than the light intensity at the light compensation point. A one-cycle time T of repetition of the dark period and the bright period is 2 μs to 500 μs. A duty ratio ΔT/T of a bright period time ΔT to the one-cycle time T is 20% or smaller. The blue light has a photosynthetic photon flux density of 0.001 μmol·m·sto 4.0 μmol·m·s. 1: A plant cultivation method , comprising:providing, alternately, a growth period in which an amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by photosynthesis is larger than an amount of carbon dioxide emitted by respiration and a rest period in which an amount of carbon dioxide emitted by respiration is larger than an amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by photosynthesis; andgrowing a plant,wherein:in the rest period, a dark period in which an intensity of light applied to the cultivation target plant is lower than a light intensity at a light compensation point and a bright period in which blue light whose wavelength is 400 nm or greater and 500 nm or shorter is applied at an intensity that is lower than the light intensity at the light compensation point are provided alternately;a one-cycle time T of repetition of the dark period and the bright period is 2 μs or longer and 500 μs or shorter;a duty ratio ΔT/T of a time ΔT of the bright period to the one-cycle time T is 20% or smaller; and{'sup': −2', '−1', '−2', '−1, 'the blue light has a photosynthetic photon flux density of 0.001 μmol·m·sor higher and 4.0 μmol·m·sor lower.'}2: A plant cultivation method , comprising:providing, alternately, a dark period in which an intensity of light ...

Modular flower panel adapter system

A modular flower panel adapter system is implemented in which individual flower panels are collectively utilized to hold and feature an arrangement of flowers. The flower panels, which are already holding an arrangement of flowers, are transportable using an adapter panel and a delivery cage. The adapter provides greater surface area for transportation and handling of the flower panel. A rack system and delivery cage are implemented to transport the combined unit of the flower panel and the adapter panel to an event. At the event, the adapter panel is disconnected and the flower panel is connected to a structural panel and support panel for assembly. Multiple structural panels are connected together using connectors, and each structural panel is attached to an individual flower panel for exhibition. A collection of flower panels laterally and adjacently positioned create a robust and customizable flower wall arrangement that is easily transportable and assembled.

CULTIVATION SYSTEM

A system for cultivating a crop includes a guide and a plurality of gutters. Each gutter is provided to contain a plurality of crop units and the guide is provided to guide the gutters in a first direction and to gradually increase the distance between adjacent gutters in said direction so that the number of crop units per square metre in the area substantially decreases. The area comprises first and second zones, and each gutter in the first zone contains crop units with a first intermediate distance and each gutter in the second zone contains crop units with a second intermediate distance. The first intermediate distance is considerably smaller than the second intermediate distance and the distance between gutters in the first zone at the position of a transition from the first zone to the second zone is considerably greater than the distance between gutters in the second zone. 1. A system for cultivating a crop , comprising:a guide for guiding a plurality of gutters in a predetermined area, wherein each gutter is provided to contain a plurality of crop units of the crop and wherein the guide is provided to guide the gutters in a first direction extending from a first edge to a second edge of the area, wherein the guide is further provided to gradually increase the distance between adjacent gutters in said first direction, such that the number of crop units per square metre in the area substantially decreases from the first edge to the second edge,wherein the area comprises a first zone adjacent to the first edge and a second zone adjacent to the second edge, and wherein each gutter in the first zone is provided to contain crop units with a first intermediate distance and wherein each gutter in the second zone is provided to contain crop units with a second intermediate distance, andwherein the first intermediate distance is considerably smaller than the second intermediate distance and wherein the distance between adjacent gutters in the first zone at the ...

GREENHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS

An improved greenhouse structure having sides and a roof to define at least a partially enclosed space, with an interior ceiling section and the interior ceiling section being at least substantially transparent. An air channel is formed between the roof and the interior ceiling section with an air input device in fluid communication with the air channel and the interior ceiling section has one or more openings through it to allow air in the air channel to pass through and into the enclosed growing space to provide a top-down air conditioned effect. 1. A structure having sides and a roof to define at least a partially enclosed space ,an interior ceiling section being a flexible membrane;the interior ceiling section being at least substantially transparent;an air channel formed between the roof and the interior ceiling section;an air input device in fluid communication with the air channel; andthe interior ceiling section having one or more openings, said one or more openings being performations, through it to allow air in the air channel to pass through and into the enclosed growing space.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the structure is a greenhouse for growing plants claim 1 , and the at least partially enclosed space is an enclosed growing space.3. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the roof has an exterior section and an interior section.4. The structure of claim 3 , wherein the roof is at least substantially transparent [light permeable].5. The structure of claim 3 , wherein both the exterior section and interior section are at least substantially transparent.6. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the air input means is a fan.7. The structure of claim 6 , wherein the air input means is a blowing device or blowing means.8. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the flexible membrane is made from ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) or PE (polyethylene) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or HDPE (high-density polyethylene).9. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the ...

System and method for automating transfer of plants within an agricultural facility

One variation of a method for automating transfer of plants within an agricultural facility includes: dispatching a loader to autonomously deliver a first module—defining a first array of plant slots at a first density and loaded with a first set of plants at a first growth stage—from a first grow location within an agricultural facility to a transfer station within the agricultural facility; dispatching the loader to autonomously deliver a second module—defining a second array of plant slots at a second density less than the first density and empty of plants—to the transfer station; recording a module-level optical scan of the first module; extracting a viability parameter of the first set of plants from features detected in the module-level optical scan; and if the viability parameter falls outside of a target viability range, rejecting transfer of the first set of plants from the first module. 1 a first module defining a first array of plant slots at a first density and loaded with a first set of plants at a first growth stage;', 'a second module defining a second array of plant slots at a second density less than the first density;, 'receiving, at a transfer station within the agricultural facility recording a scan of the plant;', 'calculating a viability parameter of the plant based on features detected in the scan; and', 'in response to the viability parameter falling within a target viability range, triggering a robotic manipulator at the transfer station to transfer the plant from the first module into a plant slot in the second array of plant slots in the second module., 'for a plant in the first set of plants. A method for automating transfer of plants within an agricultural facility, the method comprising: This Application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/456,401, filed on 28 Jun. 2019, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/260,042, filed on 28 Jan. 2019, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application ...

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCED DISPERSION OF PHOSPHOR IN A POLYMERIC MATRIX

In one aspect, the disclosure relates to compositions comprising a surface-modified phosphor material comprising a phosphor material and a silane, methods of making same, and articles comprising same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. 1. A method of preparing a surface-modified phosphor material , the method comprising:preparing a phosphor material mixture comprising a phosphor material and a liquid comprising a first alcohol;preparing a surface-modifying solution comprising a silane, water, and a second alcohol;preparing a surface-modifying phosphor reaction mixture by mixing the phosphor material mixture and the surface-modifying solution; andheating the surface-modifying phosphor reaction mixture in an inert atmosphere;thereby forming the surface-modified phosphor material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the phosphor material has a particle size of about 1 nm to about 1000 nm.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the particle size is about 5 nm to about 300 nm.4. The method of any one of - claim 2 , wherein the phosphor material is a silicate phosphor claim 2 , an aluminate phosphor claim 2 , a nitride phosphor claim 2 , an oxynitride phosphor claim 2 , a sulfide phosphor claim 2 , an on/sulfide phosphor claim 2 , or mixtures thereof.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the phosphor material is a sulfide phosphor.6. The method of or claim 4 , wherein the sulfide phosphor comprises sulfur and a metal selected from calcium claim 4 , strontium claim 4 , cadmium claim 4 , zinc claim 4 , and combinations thereof.7. The method of any one of - claim 4 , wherein the sulfide phosphor further comprises a rare earth element selected from Eu claim 4 , Tb claim 4 , Ce claim 4 , Dy claim 4 , Sm claim 4 , Yb claim 4 , Er claim 4 , and combinations thereof.8. The method of any one of - claim 4 , wherein the sulfide phosphor is (Ca claim 4 , Sr claim 4 , Ba)(Al ...

Smart mobile detection platform for greenhouse

A smart mobile detection platform for a greenhouse comprises a frame, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power assembly and a drive assembly for driving a mobile platform to move, a steering system for controlling the mobile platform to steer, an automatic-cruising pose-detection sensor module needed for automatic mobile platform cruising, a greenhouse environment and crop detection image sensor module ( 29 ), a signal collection module ( 30 ) for collecting a sensor signal, a central control system for controlling the mobile platform to move, an information transmission module, and a power module for supplying power to the whole mobile platform. By means of a central control system, a mobile platform completes automatic inspection of the greenhouse environment and crop growth information, and an automatic charging device provides supplemental electric energy to the mobile platform, thereby improving detection efficiency and accuracy.

LARGE-SCALE HELICAL FARMING APPARATUS

Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods of providing a large-scale farming apparatus that utilizes a helical design for continuous crop production and cultivation. The invention generally embodies a planting material suspended between two material transport assemblies, configured to move down a helical path. In some embodiments, a depositor may deposit soil, seeds, fertilizer, etc. onto the planting material at the top of the helical path. In some embodiments, a harvester may harvest the crops at the bottom of the helical path and discard the soil into a compost housing. The material transport assemblies may travel back to the top of the helical path, creating a continuous path upon which the planting material may travel. A compost transport system may receive the compost from the compost housing, transport the compost upwards to the depositor, and deliver the compost, as fertile soil, back to the depositor. 1. An apparatus for a vertical farming structure through which crops are allowed to grow as the crops move , the apparatus comprising:a central support member positioned at least near the center of the apparatus;one or more outer support members positioned at least near the exterior of the apparatus;an inner material transport assembly operatively coupled to the central support member;an outer material transport assembly operatively coupled to the outer support members;a planting material comprising an inner edge operatively coupled to the inner material transport assembly, an outer edge operatively coupled to the outer material transport assembly, and a body extending between the inner edge and the outer edge, and wherein the planting material is flexible, such that the planting material may be deformed, and is configured to support the crops as the crops grow; andwherein the crops are planted in a first location within the apparatus, move as the inner material transport assembly and outer transport assembly allow the planting ...

GREENHOUSE COVER LOADED WITH PESTICIDE PROVIDING CONTROLLED RELEASE

The present invention relates to a polymeric greenhouse cover comprising halloysite nanotubes (HNT) loaded with a pesticide substance and optionally a pheromone, its production method, a greenhouse comprising said cover, its use in the manufacture of a greenhouse and a plant cultivation method applied with said greenhouse. 1. A polymeric greenhouse cover comprising halloysite nanotubes (HNT) loaded with a pesticide substance.2. A greenhouse cover according to claim 1 , wherein said greenhouse cover is in the form of a polymeric film.3. A greenhouse cover according to claim 1 , wherein said greenhouse cover is in the form of a mesh claim 1 , net or filet which is made of polymeric fibre material.4. A greenhouse cover according to claim 1 , wherein said pesticide substance is an insecticide.5. A greenhouse cover according to claim 4 , wherein said HNTs further comprise at least one pheromone.6. A greenhouse cover according to claim 4 , wherein said insecticide is deltamethrin.7. A greenhouse cover according to claim 1 , wherein said polymeric material comprises at least one polymeric material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , fluoropolymers claim 1 , poly (lactic acid) claim 1 , poly (caprolactone) claim 1 , polycarbonate and polyamide claim 1 , or a copolymer claim 1 , a mixture claim 1 , or a laminated film thereof.8. A greenhouse cover according to claim 7 , wherein said polymeric material comprises polyethylene.9. A greenhouse cover according to claim 8 , wherein said polyethylene is linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE).10. A greenhouse cover according to claim 2 , wherein a portion of the halloysite nanotubes are presented as hollow nanotubes without loading pesticide claim 2 , so that said greenhouse cover film comprises a mixture of pesticide loaded nanotubes and pesticide free hollow halloysite nanotubes.11. A ...

Agricultural fluorine-resin film and greenhouse

An agricultural fluorine-resin film and a greenhouse that can increase yield of crops even in high-eave houses are provided. In the agricultural fluorine-resin film containing fluorine-resin, one surface has an uneven surface 1 a , a transmittance at a wavelength of from 300 to 800 nm is from 20% to 70%, and a transmittance T 2 below is 75% or more. Transmittance T 2 : Transmittance of a laminate at a wavelength of from 300 to 800 nm, obtained by laminating the resin film and a test film, in which the uneven surface 1 a of the resin film is completely filled with water, and the test film which has a thickness of 50 μm, is formed of only an ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, and has a transmittance at a wavelength of from 300 to 800 nm of 94% and an arithmetic average roughness Ra of both surfaces of 0.04 μm is laminated on the resin film.

GREENHOUSE ROOFING HAVING TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT RADIATION TRANSPARENCY AND METHOD FOR CULTIVATING USEFUL PLANTS

In plant cultivation, it is common in many cases to grow certain crops under film covers, in greenhouses (), or under other roofings (). Depending on the climate zone and crop, this can be used for example to supply heat by retaining the sunlight or by means of additional heating. The invention relates to a plant cultivation roofing () made of film material or plate material having temperature-dependent radiation transparency, wherein a plastic layer in or on a plate or at least one film layer having temperature-dependent radiation transparency provides a gradual or a two-step or multi-step transparency reduction for rising temperatures in a temperature range from 20° C. 1. A plant cultivation roofing , comprising: film material or plate material having temperature-dependent radiation transparency provided by at least one plastic layer in or on a plate or by at least one film layer and which expresses itself as reduced optical transparency above a switching temperature , wherein the film material or plate material having the temperature-dependent radiation transparency has a gradual or a two- or multistep transparency reduction in response to rising temperatures in a temperature range starting from 20° C.2. The plant cultivation roofing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the temperature-dependent radiation transparency is the gradual transparency and the transparency reduction occurs between 20 and 50° C.3. The plant cultivation roofing as claimed in wherein the temperature-dependent radiation transparency is a graduated switching performance with a switching stroke within a temperature interval of 3 to 30° C. temperature difference.4. The plant cultivation roofing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the temperature-dependent radiation transparency has at least two switching temperatures which are at approximately 28° C.±3° C. and at approximately 32° C.±3° C.5. The plant cultivation roofing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the temperature reduction in the spectral range ...

OPENABLE VINYL FIXING DEVICE AND VINYL GREENHOUSE INCLUDING SAME

The present invention relates to an openable vinyl fixing device and a vinyl greenhouse. The openable vinyl fixing device enables easy opening and closing of an openable window formed on a roof. In contrast with the conventional fixed idea that when a vinyl opening operator (opener) is positioned at the lowermost end of vinyl, a vinyl supporting pipe does not completely unwind vinyl of a vinyl window, but slightly winds the vinyl, and the vinyl supporting pipe is positioned at the outer portion of the vinyl window, the present invention enables the vinyl to be completely unwound by rotating the vinyl supporting pipe a little bit more when closing the vinyl window, wherein the vinyl supporting pipe is positioned between an arc frame and the vinyl of the vinyl window to thereby form a space, and the vinyl supporting pipe is fixed in the space by means of the openable vinyl fixing device. 1. An openable vinyl fixing device detachably fixing a lower portion of an openable vinyl sheet of a vinyl greenhouse to arc frames to thereby maintain a state in which the openable vinyl sheet is closed ,wherein an upper end of the openable vinyl sheet is fixed to a vinyl support pad, and a lower end thereof is coupled to a vinyl support pipe, andthe openable vinyl fixing device comprises:a fixing main body comprising a pad insertion groove into which the vinyl support pad is inserted, having, on one side thereof, a pipe coupling groove rotatably coupled to the arc frames about the pad insertion groove, and provided, at a front end thereof, with a support pipe engagement protrusion engaged with and coupled to the vinyl support pipe; andan elastic member supporting the fixing main body so as to elastically move upward or downward with respect to the arc frames.2. The openable vinyl fixing device according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing main body is provided claim 1 , at an upper surface thereof claim 1 , with a support pipe guide surface having a curved shape to guide movement of the ...

GREENHOUSE SCREEN

A greenhouse screen comprising strips of film material that are interconnected by a yarn system of transverse threads and longitudinal threads by means of a knitting, warp-knitting or weaving process to form a continuous product is provided. At least some of the strips comprise a polyester film having a transparency of at least 93%, said polyester film having at least one base layer B comprising a thermoplastic polyester and a UV stabilizer. The polyester film has a first and a second surface, wherein a permanent anti-fog coating is applied to at least one of the first or second surfaces of the polyester film. The anti-fog coating has a lower refractive index than the base layer B.A process for producing said film is also disclosed. 1111214181313151911ab. A greenhouse screen comprising strips () of film material that are interconnected by a yarn system of transverse threads ( , , ) and longitudinal threads ( , ; ; ) by means of a knitting , warp-knitting or weaving process to form a continuous product , wherein at least some of the strips () comprise a polyester film having a transparency of at least 93% , said polyester film having at least one base layer B comprising a thermoplastic polyester and a UV stabilizer , said polyester film has a first and a second surface , wherein a permanent anti-fog coating is applied to at least one of the first or second surfaces of the polyester film , and characterized in that said anti-fog coating has a lower refractive index than the base layer B.2. The greenhouse screen according to claim 1 , characterized in that the polyester film is a multi-layer film comprising a layer A applied to the base layer claim 1 , or a layer A and a layer C applied to the base layer B claim 1 , the base layer B being located between the layer A and the layer C claim 1 , and wherein the layers A and/or C comprise a thermoplastic polymer and a UV stabilizer.3. The greenhouse screen according to or claim 1 , characterized in that a total thickness of ...

Method and System for Moving a Plant Growing Container

Method and system for moving a plant growing container, wherein the method makes use of a system comprising a cultivation track, a conveying track, a lift and a guide assembly, and the method comprises the steps of moving the plant growing container at the first level along a first direction from a first end of the cultivation track onto the lift next to the first end of the cultivation track, and lowering the plant growing container from the first level to the second level onto the conveying track. To reduce blocking of the system the guide is movable to a third level higher than the first level and the method further comprises a step of guiding the plant growing container by means of moving said guide to said third level once the container has been moved onto the lift. 1. A method for moving a plant growing container , the method using:a cultivation track for supporting and moving the plant growing container at a first level over the cultivation track along a first direction (X), the cultivation track comprising a first end,a conveying track for conveying the plant growing container along a second direction (Y) transverse to the first direction (X) and at a second level lower than the first level, wherein the first end of the cultivation track is located next to the conveying track,a lift comprising a lift support surface and a lift actuator for driving the lift support surface for moving the plant growing container between the first and the second level, the lift arranged next to the first end of the cultivation track for receiving the plant growing container from the cultivation track on the lift support surface and lowering said plant growing container onto the conveying track,a guide assembly comprising a guide for guiding the plant growing container onto the conveying track, wherein the guide is located at the first end of the cultivation track next to the conveying track at a level in between the first level and the second level;and the method comprising the ...

SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AGENTS TO AGRICULTURAL OR FORESTRY PRODUCTS

The invention relates to a system for dispensing agents to agricultural or forestry products. This system includes an adhesive layer () containing at least one agent (). The adhesive layer () adheres to a surface (). The adhesive layer () connects a covering layer () to the surface (). The covering layer () has a plurality of openings () for dispensing the agent (). The covering layer () also has bulges () which protrude by a certain height () from a plane () of the covering layer (). 1111211231113231314121315171613. A system for dispensing agents to agricultural or forestry products , said system comprising an adhesive layer () that contains at least one agent () , the adhesive layer () is adhered a surface () and () connects a covering layer () to the surface () , the covering layer () has a plurality of openings () for dispensing the at least one of agent () and the covering layer () has bulges () , which protrude by a predetermined height () from a plane () of the covering layer ().21415. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the openings () are formed by the bulges ().315181914. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein each of the bulges () has a wall () that forms a cavity () and encloses one of the openings ().41715211613. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the predetermined height () of the bulges () is greater than a thickness () of the covering layer at the plane () of the covering layer () by more than a factor of 5.51715. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the height () of the bulges () is greater than 100 μm.61715. The system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the height () of the bulges () is less than 1500 μm.7221914. The system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein starting from a narrowest cross section () claim 3 , the cross section of the cavity () widens toward the opening ().81511142015. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bulges () protrude away from the adhesive layer () and the openings () are formed from an outer ...

Resin composition and agricultural film

A resin composition which exhibits an excellent heat-retaining property without reducing transparency when it is used as an agricultural film. The resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a resin and 1 to 20 parts by weight of a heat-retaining agent which is represented by the following formula (1) and has a difference between the molar ratio obtained from 2θ of the (110) plane by an X-ray diffraction method and the molar ratio obtained by chemical analysis of not more than 0.7 (the molar ratio is an Mg/Al 2 value). Mg X Al 2 (OH)) 2X+4 (CO 3 ). m H 2 O  (1) (In the above formula, X satisfies 4.0<X≦6.5, and “m” is 0 or a positive number.)

Plant cultivation method, plant cultivation system, and rack

Provided are: a plant cultivation method for improving the crop acreage of plants that are cultivated indoors, a plant cultivation system, and a rack that is comprised in the plant cultivation system. The plant cultivation method of the present invention comprises: setting a cultivation vessel 2 for cultivating a plant P in a rack 1 ; adjacently arranging a plurality of the racks 1 on a travel line in order of growth of the plant P; intermittently advancing the rack 1 according to a growth state of the plant P; and separating the first rack 1 from the following rack(s) 1 , and making a new rack 1 adjacent to the last rack 1 of the following rack(s) 1.

METHOD FOR INCREASING ANTIOXIDANT CONTENT IN PLANTS

A method for increasing antioxidant content in plants, which includes: (a) placing at least one light transmissive material for adjusting or retaining light transmittance at certain wavelengths between a light source and photosynthesis receptors of the plants; and (b) passing a light emitted from the light source through the light transmissive material, wherein the light transmissive material adjusts or retains at least two of the following wavelength sections: the light transmittance at a section from 340 nm to 500 nm is 65% or less; the light transmittance at a section from 500 nm to 600 nm is 60% or less; and the light transmittance at a section from 600 nm to 850 nm is 83% or less. 1. A method for increasing antioxidant content in plants , which comprises: (a) placing at least one light transmissive material for adjusting or retaining light transmittance at certain wavelengths between a light source and photosynthesis receptors of the plants; and (b) passing a light emitted from the light source through the light transmissive material , wherein the light transmissive material adjusts or retains at least two of the following wavelength sections: the light transmittance at the section from 340 nm to 500 nm is 65% or less; the light transmittance at the section from 500 nm to 600 nm is 60% or less; and the light transmittance at the section from 600 nm to 850 nm is 83% or less.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the antioxidant is ascorbic acid claim 1 , various vitamins claim 1 , anthocyanin claim 1 , ellagic acid claim 1 , or polyphenol compounds.3. The method of claim 1 , which adjusts at least two of the following wavelength sections by using a combination of single layer or multiple layers of light transmissive material to shield the plants: the light transmittance at the section from 340 nm to 500 nm is 65% or less; the light transmittance at the section from 500 nm to 600 nm is 60% or less; and the light transmittance at the section from 600 nm to 850 nm is ...

High performance anti-dripping agent used in greenhouse film

A film comprising, consisting of, or consisting essentially of: a) a polyolefin component; b) an additive comprising i) a first polyethylene oxide/polyethylene copolymer having a HLB value in the range of from 1 to 7 and a structure selected from the group consisting of CH 3 CH 2 (CH 2 CH 2 ) a CH 2 CH 2 (OCH 2 CH 2 ) b OH and CH 3 CH 2 (CH 2 CH 2 ) a CO(OCH 2 CH 2 ) b OH wherein a is from 9 to 25 and b is from 1 to 10; and ii) a second polyethylene oxide/polyethylene copolymer having a HLB value in the range of from 7 to 18 and a structure selected from the group consisting of CH 3 CH 2 (CH 2 CH 2 ) a CH 2 CH 2 (OCH 2 CH 2 ) b OH and CH 3 CH 2 (CH 2 CH 2 ) a CO(OCH 2 CH 2 ) b OH wherein a is from 9 to 25 and b is from 1 to 10, is disclosed. The film is used in greenhouse applications.

High Density Horticulture Growing Systems, Methods and Apparatus

A high density horticulture growing system comprises a plurality of containers in which crops are grown and one or more elevator devices to automatically move the containers between vertically spaced levels of one or more modular racks. Each elevator device comprises a carrier to transport the containers between the vertically spaced levels and a ram to push the containers from the carrier onto one or more longitudinal supports at the vertically spaced levels. A first conveying device moves containers at least horizontally from a crop planting area to each rack and a second conveying device moves containers at least horizontally from each rack to a crop storage area. One or more processors control movement of the containers, watering of the crops, temperature, lighting and other parameters of the system. A plurality of the high density horticulture growing systems are in communication with a centralised data monitoring and collection system for the transmission and reception of data relating to the growing of crops. 1. A high density horticulture growing system comprising:one or more racks, each rack comprising a frame to which one or more longitudinal supports are coupled at a plurality of vertically spaced levels to support a plurality of containers in which crops are grown; andone or more elevator devices to automatically move the containers between the vertically spaced levels.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The growing system of claim 3 , wherein each longitudinal support comprises one or more of the following: a low friction surface; one or more brackets at each end of the support to couple the support to the frame at a selected height and/or a selected angle of inclination.6. The growing system of claim 1 , wherein each rack is modular such that the number and/or spacing of the vertically spaced levels can be changed.7. The growing system of claim 1 , wherein each of the elevator devices comprises a carrier to transport the containers between the ...

FIRE RETARDANT DARKENING SCREEN

A fire retardant darkening screen for use in greenhouses is provided, the screen including a top fabric and a bottom fabric. The top fabric includes halogen-containing polymeric strips laminated with a light-reflective film or foil. The bottom fabric includes polyolefin tapes, preferably high density polyethylene tapes, the polyolefin tapes including a synergistic fire resistance composition. 1. A fire retardant darkening screen for greenhouses , wherein the fire retardant darkening screen comprises a top fabric and a bottom fabric , wherein the top fabric comprises halogen-containing polymeric strips , and a light-reflective film or foil , laminated to at least one of the halogen-containing polymeric strips , wherein the bottom fabric comprises polyolefin tapes , the polyolefin tapes comprising a synergistic fire resistance composition comprising a mixture of at least two chemical compounds , each chemical compound being selected from a phosphonate compound , a di-phosphonate compound and/or an alkyl- or arylphosphonic acid , and at least one 1 ,3 ,5-triazine compound.2. The screen according to wherein the bottom fabric comprises the polyolefin tapes in a machine direction and/or in a cross machine direction.3. The screen according to wherein the polyolefin tapes arranged in the machine direction of the bottom fabric comprise at least 2.5 wt. % of a mixture of at least two chemical compounds claim 2 , each chemical compound being selected from a phosphonate compound claim 2 , a di-phosphonate compound and/or an alkyl- or arylphosphonic acid claim 2 , based on the total weight of the polyolefin tapes and at least 0.2 wt. % of one or more 1 claim 2 ,3 claim 2 ,5-triazine compounds based on the total weight of the polyolefin tapes.4. The screen according to wherein the polyolefin tapes arranged in the cross machine direction of the bottom fabric comprise at most 2.5 wt. % of a mixture of at least two chemical compounds claim 2 , each chemical compound being selected ...

Methods and Systems for Growing Plants

The invention relates to methods and systems for growing plants by initiating growth of a plant in a first growing facility and finishing the growth of the plant in a second growing facility. The invention also relates to methods of growing plants by exposing a plant to a light emitting diode after a period of initial growth without LED exposure. The invention also relates to methods of growing plants utilizing one or more of plug grow rooms and nursery grow rooms. 1. A method of growing a plant , comprising:growing a plant from a seed, seedling, or immature plant in a first growing facility;transporting the plant to a second growing facility; andexposing the plant to a light emitting diode (LED) in the second growing facility.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising finishing the growth of the plant in the second growing facility.3. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the first growing facility is a greenhouse claim 1 , farm claim 1 , warehouse claim 1 , or industrial agricultural complex.4. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the plant is grown for 10 day to 60 days in the first growing facility.5. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the transporting can be by a truck claim 1 , tray claim 1 , cart claim 1 , bin claim 1 , or conveyor.6. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the second growing facility is a warehouse claim 1 , pack house claim 1 , or distribution center.7. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the second growing facility comprises an LED growth chamber.8. The method of any of - claim 1 , further comprising finishing the growth of the plant in the second growing facility for 1 day to 30 days.9. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the LED emits a wavelength between 440 nm to 495 nm and a wavelength between 615 nm to 750 nm.10. The method of any one of - claim 1 , wherein the exposing of the plant to the LED is for 12 hours to 24 hours followed by a dark period of 1 hour to 12 hours per day.11. The ...

Greenhouse for Plant Cultivation

A greenhouse framework (22) is assembled out of a framework material (24) such as typical pipes and the like, and the outer periphery of the greenhouse framework (22) is covered by a sheet outer surface member (30) formed from a plastic sheet; a sheet inner surface member (32) is formed on the inner side of the greenhouse framework (22) in a manner of being spaced by intervals to a certain extent from the sheet outer surface member (30) by using a heat shield sheet such that all of a floor surface (32a), a wall surface (32b), and a ceiling surface (32c) are substantially in a sealed state; and an air conditioning device (40) is installed. Thus, a desirable thermal insulation property is achieved between the inside of the greenhouse and the outside of the greenhouse, and air conditioning can be implemented with high energy efficiency. In other words, a greenhouse for plant cultivation that has a simple configuration and can be air conditioned with high energy efficiency can be provided.

Self-watering portable greenhouse

A self-watering portable greenhouse is disclosed having a tubular frame constructed of light-weight, water-tight tubular members which serves as a combined structural skeleton for external walls, a platform for plant containers, and a reservoir for liquid nutrients provided to plants in plant containers by self-watering through a wick connecting the reservoir and the plant containers. 1. A portable , self-watering greenhouse comprising: a lower frame portion having a plurality of lower frame upright members connected to a plurality of lower frame lateral members, with at least one of said plurality of lower frame lateral members positioned to form a base platform for plant containers, at least one tubular riser connected to said at least one of said plurality of lower frame lateral members positioned to form a base platform for plant containers, and at least one drain port connected to one of said plurality of lower frame lateral members;', 'an upper frame portion having a plurality of upper frame vertical members connected to a plurality of upper frame horizontal members, and at least one water fill port connected to one of said plurality of upper frame horizontal members;, 'a frame constructed of water-tight tubular members to form a liquid reservoir, said frame comprisinga water level indicator;at least one float valve connectingly positioned between the lower frame portion and the upper frame portion of said frame;at least one wick fittingly connected to said at least one tubular riser, said at least one wick being adapted to facilitate capillary migration of liquid, and said at least one wick being further adapted to extend from said tubular riser; andat least one plant container having a container side portion and a container bottom portion, with said container bottom portion having an opening sized to matingly connect to said at least one tubular riser.2. The portable claim 1 , self-watering greenhouse of wherein the water level indicator is connected to the ...

CROP GROWING STRUCTURE AND METHOD

Plants are grown in grow trays. The grow trays are placed on a shelf that has rollers mounted on a top side of the shelf and a first stop at a first end of the first shelf. The first shelf is tilted so that grow trays placed on the first shelf will tend to roll towards the first stop at the first end of the first shelf. A plurality of light panels is mounted on the light support system at various locations over the shelf so that a first subsection of the grow trays will be illuminated by the light panels and a second subsection of the grow trays will not be illuminated by the light panels. 1. A method for growing crops comprising:growing plants in grow trays;placing the grow trays on a first shelf that has rollers mounted on a top side of the first shelf and has a first stop at a first end of the first shelf, wherein the first shelf is tilted so that grow trays placed on the first shelf will tend to roll towards the first stop at the first end of the first shelf;providing a plurality of light panels mounted on the light support system at various locations over the first shelf so that a first subsection of the grow trays will be illuminated by the light panels and a second subsection of the grow trays will not be illuminated by the light panels; and,periodically removing one or more grow trays closest to the first stop at the first end of the first shelf, so that the remaining grow trays adjust position by moving closer to the first stop at the first end of the first shelf so that the grow trays traversing the first shelf encounter different light configuration depending upon location on the first shelf.2. A method as in wherein providing a plurality of light panels includes configuring so that each light panel in the plurality of light panels has a plurality of lights with at least two different colors.3. A method as in wherein providing a plurality of light panels includes configuring so that each light panel in the plurality of light panels has a plurality of ...

Structure for growing and moving agricultural products farms

The present invention discloses a structure ( 200 ) for growing and moving agricultural products, particularly for vertical farms, comprising a rigid frame ( 202 ) able to house a plurality of growing trays ( 100 ) for growing agricultural products and movement means ( 201 ) adapted to move the rigid frame ( 202 ).

AGRICULTURAL APPARATUS AND METHOD

A vertical pole () holds plant growing containers (), at multiple heights. Some containers may be mounted at a given height (H-H) in a circular array around the pole. Each container may occupy a V-shaped region about the pole in a top view. The pole may be moveable by a conveyor system (). The pole may have a fluid reservoir (), and a fluid distribution system (-) extending from the fluid reservoir to plant growing containers at different vertical locations on the pole. Each plant growing container may integrate a soil containment portion (), a bottom drain portion () that collects fluid draining through the soil, and a bypass drain portion (), that interconnects with higher and lower like containers on the pole and bypasses the soil in the containers for rinsing the soils individually. 1. An agricultural apparatus comprising:a vertically extending support member supporting multiple plant growing containers, wherein the plant growing containers are vertically separated from each other along a vertical extent of the support member, and the plant growing containers at a particular vertical location along the support member are arranged horizontally to occupy adjacent generally V-shaped regions about the vertical location;the support member configured to be moveable by a conveyor system;a fluid reservoir supported from the support member; anda fluid distribution system extending from the fluid reservoir to plant growing containers located at different vertical locations.2. The agricultural apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each plant growing container integrally comprises:a soil containment portion that holds a plant growing soil;an attachment structure that attaches the plant growing container to the vertically extending support member; anda drainage feature that collects water drained through the soil and channels it to a flush channel that extends vertically through an inner wall of the plant growing container.3. The agricultural apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TESTING AN INDUSTRIAL CART IN A GROW POD

A testing station for testing an industrial cart includes a controller, a length of track having a first section, a second section, and a third section. Sensors are communicatively coupled to the controller, where the sensors are configured to at least detect a cart traversing the third section. An electric source electrically coupled to the second section, where the second section provides electric power to a first pair of wheels of a cart when the cart traverses the first section and the second section, and the second section provides electric power to a second pair of wheels when the cart traverses the second section and the third section. An instruction set causes the processor to receive, from a first sensor, signals indicating the cart is traversing the third section and in response to receiving the signals indicating that the cart is traversing the third section, determine the cart is functioning. 1. A testing station for testing an industrial cart comprising:a master controller comprising a processor and a non-transitory computer readable memory communicatively coupled to the processor; a first section of track;', 'a second section of track; and', 'a third section of track, wherein:', 'the first section of track mechanically couples to the second section of track,', 'the second section of track mechanically couples to the third section of track,', 'the first section of track is electrically isolated from the second section of track, and', 'the second section of track is electrically isolated from the third section of track;, 'a length of track comprisingone or more sensors communicatively coupled to the master controller, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to at least detect a cart traversing the third section of track; the second section of track provides electric power to a first pair of wheels of a cart when the cart traverses the first section of track and the second section of track, and', 'the second section of track provides electric power ...

HORTICULTURAL AND/OR AGRICULTURAL GREENHOUSE

The invention relates to a horticultural and/or agricultural greenhouse for cultivating crops therein, comprising: multiple rows of support columns connected by transverse frames for forming a roof support construction, each of the transverse frames having a frame length; a substantially horizontal fabric screen for at least partially darkening and/or thermally shielding the greenhouse, wherein the fabric screen is suspended between adjacent transverse frames and divides the greenhouse in a cultivating space below the fabric screen and a roof space above the fabric screen; and a ventilation system with a ventilation device for displacing air within the cultivation space and/or between the roof space and the cultivation space, wherein the ventilation system further comprises a ventilation device adapter having a longitudinal axis and configured for receiving the ventilation device and for being secured to one or more of the transverse frames.

GROWING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A growing system is described where plants are grown in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit them at stations where goods may be picked out. The containers may be provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing means, data logging means, growing means, water and nutrients. 1. A growing system comprising:a first set of substantially parallel rails or tracks;a second set of substantially parallel rails or tracks extending transverse to the first set in a substantially horizontal plane to form a grid pattern having a plurality of grid spaces;a plurality of storage containers arranged in stacks, located beneath the grid spaces and within a series of uprights forming a framework;at least one load handling device disposed on the tracks, arranged to move laterally above the stacks, each load handling device having a lifting device arranged to lift at least one container, or part thereof, from a stack; and;a series of lighting means, the lighting means being deployable from a first position adjacent a container in the stacks to a second position above a container location, such that light emitted by the lighting means will be evenly distributed across a growing volume of a container.2. A system according to claim 1 , comprising:a mechanism, the lighting means being configured to be moveable from the first position to the second position by the mechanism, which is located on the uprights of the framework.3. A system according to claim 2 , wherein the mechanism comprises:engaging means located on the uprights, said engaging means engaging the lighting means.4. A system according to claim 3 , wherein the lighting means comprise:a panel means located on ribbon means, said ribbon means engaging ...

HIGH-GROWTH SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CULTIVATING AUTOFLOWERING CANNABIS

High-growth plant cultivation techniques are provided that create efficient, optimized growing conditions, including a high concentration of photosynthetically active radiation (“PAR”) in terms of photon flux density, and with extremely low heat. In some aspects of the invention, these techniques comprise a specialized growth chamber and a control system that promote an enhanced level of growth, particularly for autoflowering . In addition, aspects of the invention create an accessible, user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing new type of display for a plant, ideal for cultivating and, in particular, autoflowering . The unique combination of techniques set forth in the invention create high yields of plant matter (up to 3 or 4 times greater than other methods) in substantially less time (just 60 days from seed to harvest). 1cannabis. A system for aiding the cultivation of autoflowering , comprising: wherein the chamber has at least one passive air intake, at least one air exhaust port each integrated to at least one air exhaust fan,', 'wherein each of the at least one passive air intake and the at least one air exhaust port are equipped with a carbon-based filter,', 'wherein the at least one air intake is equipped with an anti-pest mesh;', 'wherein at least one of the at least one air exhaust port is placed on the top side or proximate to the top side;', 'wherein at least one of the at least one passive air intake is placed on the bottom side or proximate to the bottom side;', {'i': 'cannabis', 'wherein the bottom side is configured to support at least one autoflowering plant;'}], 'a chamber having a front end, a rear end, a top side, a bottom side, a right side, a left side, and a plurality of walls extending between the rear end, the top side, the bottom side, the right side, and the left side,'}a light array, comprised of a plurality of light-emitting diodes, the light array being on the top side or proximate to the top side and configured to radiate light towards ...

A REGULATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTILAYER SHADING FILM OF PLASTIC GREENHOUSE WITH ADJUSTABLE SHADING RATE

The invention discloses a regulating system and method for multilayer shading film of plastic greenhouse with adjustable shading rate. The upper film of the sunshade is a fully transparent film, while the middle film and the lower film are printed with dots, which are interlaced. Through the measurement and comparison of the warm light in the greenhouse, the combined control of the sunshade film is realized. Not only can it adjust its light blocking rate, but it also has a heat insulating effect when there is a certain amount of air in the film.

AGRICULTURAL GREENHOUSE, PLANT CULTIVATION METHOD USING THE SAME, AND HEAT-RAY REFLECTING FILM STRUCTURE

The agricultural greenhouse of the invention and the plant cultivation method using the same can cultivate plants economically and efficiently with less energy per crop yield, as it is provided with a COsupply means, a heat-ray shielding means, and a dehumidification and cooling means, the heat-ray shielding means is formed of using a heat-ray reflecting film, and plural through holes are formed in the heat-ray shielding means. The heat-ray reflecting film structure can cultivate plants by the agricultural greenhouse utilizing sunlight economically and efficiently as it has a structure that narrow band-shaped tapes obtained by cutting a multi-layer laminated film made by laminating at least two kinds of resin layers with different refractive indices alternately and having an average transmittance at 80% or more for visible light and an average reflectance at 70% or more for heat-ray is woven or knitted as a warp or a weft. 1. An agricultural greenhouse utilizing sunlight in which skylights provided on a ceiling part are closed in the daytime and the skylights provided on the ceiling part are opened in the night-time , wherein{'sub': '2', 'at least a COsupply means supplying carbon dioxide, a heat-ray shielding means and a dehumidification and cooling means cooling an inside of the agricultural greenhouse are provided inside the agricultural greenhouse,'}the heat-ray shielding means is formed using a heat-ray reflecting film having an average transmittance at 80% or more for light with wavelength of 400-700 nm and an average reflectance at 70% or more for light with wavelength of 800-1200 nm, anda plurality of through holes are formed in the heat-ray shielding means at a predetermined interval.2. The agricultural greenhouse according to claim 1 , wherein the heat-ray reflecting film is a multi-layer laminated film made by laminating at least two kinds of resin layers with different refractive indices alternately.3. The agricultural greenhouse according to claim 2 , ...

Plant cultivation apparatus

A plant cultivation apparatus is provided, which can implement automatic spraying on leaf surfaces at any time and any number of times to improve production efficiency while preventing a facility equipped with the apparatus from having complex configuration and causing adverse effects on constituent parts. The apparatus includes a plurality of cultivation shelves 121 that store cultivation trays 110 , transport means 130 for transferring the cultivation trays 110 , and spraying means 140 for spraying a spray liquid on leaf surfaces of the plants. The spraying means 140 is arranged on a transfer path or at a transfer destination of each of the cultivation trays 110 , and includes a separator 141 that forms a partitioned-off space, and a spray nozzle 143 that sprays the spray liquid toward interior of the space.

CULTIVATION METHOD OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

The present invention discloses a method for growing agricultural products in closed environments, particularly for vertical farms, comprising the steps of: arranging the agricultural products on a plurality of trays (); arranging the plurality of trays () in a plurality of air conditioned grow rooms () inside a closed environment (), each room () having artificial lighting and optimised climatic conditions for a determined type of agricultural products or for a specific growth phase of the agricultural products; moving the trays () from a first grow room () to a second grow room (), each grow room () having artificial lighting parameters and differentiated climate control based on a certain growth phase of the agricultural products moved. The invention also discloses a system for implementing the described method. 1. A method for growing agricultural products in closed environments , particularly for vertical farms , comprising the steps of:arranging the agricultural products on a plurality of trays;{'b': '100', 'arranging the plurality of trays () in a plurality of air conditioned grow rooms inside a closed environment, each room having artificial lighting and optimised climatic conditions for a determined type of agricultural products or for a specific growth phase of the agricultural products;'}moving the trays from a first grow room to a second grow room, each grow room having artificial lighting parameters and differentiated climate control based on a certain growth phase of the agricultural products moved.2. The method for growing agricultural products according to claim 1 , wherein each differentiated grow room is climatically separated and isolated.3. The method for growing agricultural products according to claim 1 , wherein one or more differentiated grow rooms has an overpressure with respect to the external environment.4. The method for growing agricultural products in closed environments according to claim 1 , comprising the step of arranging the ...

CROP NETTING MATERIAL

Described herein is a pillar knitted crop netting comprising widely spaced knitted pillars and crop netting materials comprising a region(s) having such construction. Also described herein are crop nettings comprising yarns defining apertures to form the netting wherein said apertures have a plurality of sides formed by yarn sections and at least one of those yarn sections may be relatively slack when the netting is held taut in lengthwise and widthwise directions. The above nettings may have advantageous hail passage performance. 1. A crop netting comprising:parallel spaced knitted or twisted yarn pillars, andcrossover yarns comprising crossover yarn sections extending between adjacent ones of the spaced knitted or twisted yarn pillars,wherein adjacent ones of the spaced knitted or twisted yarn pillars are spaced apart by about 14 mm and about 30 mm, andwherein apertures defined between adjacent ones of the crossover yarn sections have a maximum dimension parallel to the spaced knitted or twisted yarn pillars between about 1 mm and about 8 mm.2. The crop netting of wherein adjacent ones of the spaced knitted or twisted yarn pillars are spaced by between about 16 mm and about 28 mm.3. The crop netting of wherein adjacent ones of the spaced knitted or twisted yarn pillars are spaced by between about 18 mm and about 26 mm.4. The crop netting of wherein adjacent ones of the spaced knitted or twisted yarn pillars are spaced by between about 18 mm and about 22 mm.5. The crop netting of wherein adjacent ones of the spaced knitted or twisted yarn pillars are spaced by between about 20 mm and about 26 mm.6. The crop netting of wherein adjacent ones of the spaced knitted or twisted yarn pillars are spaced by between about 22 mm and about 26 mm.7. The crop netting of wherein the apertures defined between adjacent ones of the crossover yarn sections have a maximum dimension parallel to the spaced knitted or twisted yarn pillars between about 1 mm and about 6 mm.8. The crop ...

AGRICULTURAL FILM COMPRISING A COPOLYAMIDE OF A DIAMINE, A DIMER ACID AND A LACTAM

The present invention relates to an agricultural film (AF) comprising at least one copolyamide, wherein the copolyamide has been prepared by polymerizing at least one lactam and a monomer mixture (M). The present invention further relates to a process for producing the agricultural film (AF) and to the use of the agricultural film (AF) as mulch film, as silage film, as greenhouse film or as silo film. 2. The agricultural film according to claim 1 , wherein component (A) is selected from the group consisting of 3-aminopropanolactam claim 1 , 4-aminobutanolactam claim 1 , 5-aminopentanolactam claim 1 , 6-aminohexanolactam claim 1 , 7-aminoheptanolactam claim 1 , 8-aminooctanolactam claim 1 , 9-aminononanolactam claim 1 , 10-aminodecanolactam claim 1 , 11-aminoundecanolactam claim 1 , and 12-aminododecanolactam.3. The agricultural film according to claim 1 , wherein component (B) comprises:from 45 to 55 mol % of component (B1), and in the rangefrom 45 to 55 mol % of component (B2), based in each case on the total molar amount of component (B).4. The agricultural film according to claim 1 , wherein component (B2) is selected from the group consisting of tetramethylenediamine claim 1 , pentamethylenediamine claim 1 , hexamethylenediamine claim 1 , decamethylenediamine claim 1 , and dodecamethylenediamine.5. The agricultural film according to claim 1 , wherein component (B1) is prepared proceeding from at least one unsaturated fatty acid selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated Cfatty acid claim 1 , an unsaturated Cfatty acid and an unsaturated Cfatty acid.6. The agricultural film according to claim 1 , wherein the copolyamide has a viscosity number of from 150 to 300 ml/g claim 1 , determined in a 0.5% by weight solution of the copolyamide in a mixture of phenol/o-dichlorobenzene in a weight ratio of 1:1.7. The agricultural film according to claim 1 , wherein the copolyamide has a glass transition temperature of from 20 to 50° C.8. The agricultural film ...

Raised Bed Garden and Micro Greenhouse System

A raised bed garden and sandbox system comprised of rails and connectors, where the rails are connected to each other via a hinge-like system and joined by the insertion of tubular connectors that are circular in cross-section and open at one end to allow the insertion of a framework for a cover. A structure to support a cover is described, consisting of multiple cross-members, where one end of each cross-member is inserted into a connector and the other end of the cross-member is inserted into the opposite connector. An alternative design for a structure to support a cover is described, where for each cross-member one end is inserted into a connector and the other end is inserted into a central hub. A pattern is described to ensure that the raised bed garden or sandbox is arranged into a regular polygon. A heating element consisting of an electrical resistor arranged in a plane is described, as well as an planar insulator sized to fit the raised bed garden. An improvement in the design of a blow-molded rail provides higher quality and shorter cycle time by forming a partial bushing in the male end of the rail instead of a full bushing. 1. A device for containing soil or sand , comprised of rails and connectors ,said rails having an elongated vertical wall member with opposite vertical side surfaces, first and second opposite ends, and elongated top and bottom surfaces, with connecting means for hingedly connecting each end of said rail to another similar rail, andsaid connectors having a tubular shape and roughly circular cross-section, being hollow inside and open at one end.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said connector is open at both ends.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said connector is chamfered.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said connector is open at both ends and chamfered.5. A raised bed garden or sandbox system comprised of rails claim 1 , connectors claim 1 , and a pattern claim 1 ,said rails having an elongated vertical wall member with ...

THERMOPLASTIC FILMS FOR PLASTICULTURE APPLICATIONS

The present invention relates to a film for use in plasticulture that comprises at least a first layer of a thermoplastic polymer composition, said thermoplastic polymer composition comprising a linear low-density polyethylene having a melt index (MI) measured according to ASTM D1238 at a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kg of higher than 1.0 g/10 min and at most 10.0 g/10 min, whereby the film has an RMS roughness measured by AFM according to point 4.2.2 of ISO 4287:1997 of lower than 40 nm, and/or an average roughness measured by AFM according to point 4.2.1 of ISO 4287:1997 of lower than 30 nm. 1. A film for use in plasticulture , comprising at least a first layer of a thermoplastic polymer composition , said thermoplastic polymer composition comprising a linear low-density polyethylene having a melt index measured according to ASTM D1238 at a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kg of higher than 1.0 g/10 min and at most 10.0 g/10 min , whereby the film has an RMS roughness measured by AFM according to point 4.2.2 of ISO 4287:1997of lower than 40 nm , and/or an average roughness measured by AFM according to point 4.2.1 of ISO 4287:1997 of lower than 30 nm.2. The film according to in which said linear low-density polyethylene is obtained by a process for producing a copolymer of ethylene and an second α-olefin comonomer in the presence of an Advanced Ziegler-Natta catalyst claim 1 , wherein the Advanced Ziegler-Natta catalyst is produced in a process comprising the steps of:{'sup': 1', '2', '1', '2, '(a) contacting a dehydrated support having hydroxyl groups with a magnesium compound having the general formula MgRR, wherein Rand Rare the same or different and are independently an alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkadienyl group, aryl group, alkaryl group, alkenylaryl group or alkadienylaryl group;'}(b) contacting the product obtained in step (a) with modifying compounds (A), (B) and (C), wherein:compound (A) is at least one of carboxylic acid, ...

FILM FOR AGRICULTURAL GREENHOUSE AND AGRICULTURAL GREENHOUSE

Objects of the present invention are to provide a film for an agricultural greenhouse that can maintain a COconcentration necessary for the photosynthesis of plants even when ventilation is not performed and to provide an agricultural greenhouse using the film. The film for an agricultural greenhouse of the present invention is a cellulose film which contains a cellulose acylate resin and has an equilibrium moisture content of 4% to 8% at a temperature of 25° C., a relative humidity of 80% and a thickness of 60 to 200 μm. 1. A film for an agricultural greenhouse that is a cellulose film , comprising:a cellulose acylate resin,wherein the film has an equilibrium moisture content of 4% to 8% at a temperature of 25° C. and a relative humidity of 80% and a thickness of 60 to 200 μm.2. The film for an agricultural greenhouse according to that has a light transmittance equal to or higher than 80%.3. The film for an agricultural greenhouse according to that has a water vapor permeability equal to or higher than 600 g/m/24 h.4. The film for an agricultural greenhouse according to that has a water vapor permeability equal to or higher than 600 g/m/24 h.5. The film for an agricultural greenhouse according to claim 1 ,wherein a degree of acetyl group substitution of the cellulose acylate resin is 2.5 to 3.0.6. The film for an agricultural greenhouse according to claim 2 ,wherein a degree of acetyl group substitution of the cellulose acylate resin is 2.5 to 3.0.7. The film for an agricultural greenhouse according to claim 3 ,wherein a degree of acetyl group substitution of the cellulose acylate resin is 2.5 to 3.0.8. The film for an agricultural greenhouse according to claim 4 ,wherein a degree of acetyl group substitution of the cellulose acylate resin is 2.5 to 3.0.9. An agricultural greenhouse comprising:a frame; anda film,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein the film is the film for an agricultural greenhouse according to and forms a space walled off ...

APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING HANGING CROPS

An apparatus for transporting hanging crops comprising a container having an open top and defining an interior compartment extending between first and second sides, a plurality of rigid elongate rods adapted to span between the first and second sides of the container, a plurality of pairs of rod supports secured to the first and second sides of the container proximate to the open top, adapted to removably receive the plurality of rigid elongate rods thereon; and a plurality of rollers secured to a bottom of the container. A method for transporting hanging crops supporting a plurality of crops along each of the plurality of elongate rods, adapted to span between the first and second sides of the container and lowering each of the plurality of elongate rods with the plurality of crops thereon into the interior compartment and suspending each of the plurality of elongate rods from the pairs of rod supports. 1. An apparatus for transporting hanging crops comprising:a container having an open top and defining an interior compartment extending between first and second sides;a plurality of rigid elongate rods adapted to span between said first and second sides of said container;a plurality of pairs of rod supports secured to said first and second sides of said container proximate to said open top, adapted to removably receive said plurality of rigid elongate rods thereon; anda plurality of rollers secured to a bottom of said container.2. The apparatus of wherein said container is formed in a generally rectangular configuration.3. The apparatus of wherein said container includes a longitudinal horizontal open slot extending through said container proximate to said bottom thereof.4. The apparatus of wherein said slot extends through a front or a back of said container.5. The apparatus of further comprising a removable tray corresponding to a bottom of said interior compartment and adapted to pass through said open slot.6. The apparatus of wherein said tray includes upright ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONVEYING AND TREATING A HARVESTED MICROCROP

The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a method of continuously supplying a harvested biomass comprising a floating aquatic plant species to a processing facility. The method includes cultivating a microcrop (e.g., a floating aquatic plant species) in a bioreactor system, harvesting the microcrop to generate the harvested biomass, and conveying the harvested biomass to a first position of a harvest canal to form a conveyed biomass. A harvest canal may include a trough configured to contain the conveyed biomass in a volume of a medium and a propulsion mechanism configured to impart a motion on the first medium such that the harvested biomass may be transported from the first position to the second position within the harvest canal. The harvest canal may be positioned adjacent to an outer perimeter of bioreactor system and form an infinity loop. The method may further include activating the propulsion mechanism to impart motion on the first medium and propel the harvested biomass from the first position to the second position, and transferring at least a portion of the propelled biomass from the second position of the harvest canal to a processing facility. 1. A harvest canal system for conveying a harvested biomass comprising a floating aquatic plant , the system comprising:a trough comprising at least two peripheral walls joined to generate a bottom surface and an open top surface and configured to contain the harvested biomass in a volume of a first medium;a canopy secured over the open top surface of the trough to generate a shaded interior having at least a 60% reduction in solar radiation compared to an external surface of the canopy; anda propulsion mechanism configured to impart a motion on the first medium such that the harvested aquatic biomass is transported from a first position to a second position.2. The harvest canal system according to claim 1 , wherein the canopy comprises a woven material comprising one or more of a ...

WAVELENGTH CONVERSION FILMS WITH MULTIPLE PHOTOSTABLE ORGANIC CHROMOPHORES

Described herein are wavelength conversion films which utilize photostable organic chromophores. In some embodiments, wavelength conversion films and chromophores exhibit improved photostability. In some embodiments, a wavelength conversion film comprising luminescent compounds is useful for improving the solar harvesting efficiency of solar cells, solar panels, or photovoltaic devices. In some embodiments, a wavelength conversion film comprising multiple luminescent compounds is useful for greenhouse roofs. Some embodiments provide an improved solar light wavelength profile for improved plant nutrition and/or growth. 3. The wavelength conversion film of claim 1 , further comprising a second organic photostable chromophore.4. The wavelength conversion film of claim 1 , wherein the absorption maximum of the first organic photostable chromophore is in the range from about 300 nm to about 400 nm and the emission maximum of the first organic chromophore is in the range from about 400 nm to about 520 nm.5. The wavelength conversion film of claim 3 , wherein the absorption maximum of the second organic photostable chromophore is in the range from about 480 nm to about 620 nm and the emission maximum of the second organic photostable chromophore is in the range from about 550 nm to about 800 nm.6. The wavelength conversion film of claim 3 , wherein the absorption maximum of the second chromophore is greater than about 400 nm.7. The wavelength conversion film of claim 3 , wherein the second organic photostable chromophore is a perylene derivative claim 3 , a benzotriazole derivative claim 3 , a benzothiadiazole derivative claim 3 , or a benzo heterocyclic system derivative.8. The wavelength conversion film of claim 1 , wherein the polymer matrix is selected from the group consisting of a host polymer claim 1 , a host polymer and a co-polymer claim 1 , and multiple polymers.9. The wavelength conversion film of claim 1 , wherein the polymer matrix is formed from a substance ...

ACRYLIC BEADS FOR ENHANCING THERMICITY OF GREENHOUSE FILMS

This invention relates to a polymeric composition suitable for greenhouse film applications, and greenhouse films made therefrom. The polymeric composition suitable for greenhouse film applications according to the present invention comprises a) 50 to 99 percent by weight of a continuous polymeric phase comprising a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin, a polyolefin copolymer, an ethylene propylene copolymer with an acrylic ester, an ethylene or propylene copolymer with a vinyl acetate, and combinations thereof; and b) 1 to 50 percent by weight of polymeric particles having an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 10 μm; a refractive index from 1.474 to 1.545; an average particle hardness from 1.2367E+10 N/mto 8.4617E+10 N/m; and at least 60% polymerized acrylic monomer units. 1. A polymeric composition suitable for greenhouse film applications ,. comprising:a) 50 to 99 percent by weight of a continuous polymeric phase comprising a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin, a polyolefin copolymer, an ethylene or propylene copolymer with an acrylic ester, an ethylene or propylene copolymer with a vinyl acetate, and combinations thereof; and i) an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 10 μm;', 'ii) a refractive index from 1.474 to 1.545;', {'sup': 2', '2, 'iii) an average particle hardness from 1.2367E+10 N/mto 8.4617E+10 N/m; and'}, 'iv) at least 60% polymerized acrylic monomer units., 'b) 1 to 50 percent by weight of polymeric particles having'}2. The polymeric composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polybutylene and copolymers and blends thereof.3. The polymeric composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the polymeric particles have a continuous refractive index gradient.4. The polymeric composition in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the polymeric particles have a refractive index at the surface from 1.46 to 1.7 ...