In 2019 the Horticulture & Product Physiology group, together with Wageningen Plant Research, again will organize a course on Lighting in greenhouses and vertical farms.
In this course WageningenUR scientists share their unique knowledge with international students, researchers, and horticultural and light experts.
The course is held in Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Registration for the course in February 2019 is now possible.
The course consists of a mixture of interactive classroom lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, and an excursion day. The lectures will be given by a team of experts of Wageningen University & Research.
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to learn the basic principles behind the effects of LED lighting on plant growth, yield, product quality, and energy use efficiency.
It aims that participants also understand how to apply this information in their daily practice by developing strategies to optimize the use of lighting in relation to the whole production system.
Learning outcomes
This course gives participants an in-depth view on:
- Perception of light by plants
- Major plant physiological and morphological processes affected by light
- How lighting can be used effectively in greenhouses and vertical farms
- The different characteristics of light and how to measure.