Lighting
Report shows shifts in cannabis lighting trends
Cannabis Business Times has released its 10th annual State of the Cannabis Lighting Market report, marking a decade of research documenting how lighting technologies have changed commercial cannabis production. The publication noted that LED systems... more »
Increased light intensity for cannabis
When it comes to light intensity, cannabis is different from other CEA crops. Bruce Bugbee, professor of crop physiology at Utah State University and president of Apogee Instruments, is conducting studies delivering 2,000 micromoles of... more »
Sollum Technologies joins Cannabis Research Coalition
Sollum Technologies is contributing to a significant expansion of the Cannabis Research Coalition's (CRC) research capabilities through a new partnership. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the cannabis cultivation research sector, as CRC introduces... more »
Driving improved yields in cannabis
Fluence, a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, released the results or its partnership with California cannabis cultivator Clade9. In the first grow cycle under Fluence LEDs, Clade9 experienced... more »
Cannabis water use efficiency under more supplemental light
Cannabis cultivation is rapidly increasing and growers are looking into the latest research advancements and technology to boost profitability and differentiate from the competition. All this comes at a critical time when resources and their... more »
Technically Speaking: The importance of transpiration
Transpiration is the process of water movement from the roots to the shoots of plants. Just like photosynthesis and respiration, it is a requisite function for plant growth. In this article, the specific functions of... more »
Sollum Technologies launches research program SEARCH 1
Sollum Technologies has launched a research program named S.E.A.R.C.H 1, in which it will partner with research centers and universities across the U.S. The program named S.E.A.R.C.H. 1 is designed to enable researchers and institutions... more »
7 Considerations for Optimizing Cannabis Cultivation in a Greenhouse
Designing and building your cannabis cultivation facility is more than just the structure itself. Making sure the growing environment you choose is ideal for your crop is equally important; it takes careful, consistent effort in... more »
California Incentivizes LEDs for Cannabis Growers
To ease the strain on California's energy grid, the state has authorized the Market Access Program as a strategy to reduce peak demand and mitigate rolling blackouts. The program authorized $150 million to incentivize projects that contribute... more »
New Vertical LED Grow System From California Lightworks Boosts ROI
LED manufacturer California Lightworks has unveiled its new MegaDrive Vertical Series for indoor cannabis cultivators. This patented new LED system offers indoor cultivators the same technology greenhouses across the nation have adopted from California Lightworks.... more »
