Horticultural Science

Medical Plant Research

Enhancing the Medicinal Properties of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Through Artificial Lighting: A Review of Chemical Compound Optimization

This research investigates the effects of artificial lighting on the growth and chemical profile of thyme (Thymus vulgaris), conducted by Nexsel Pvt. Ltd. The study aims to identify optimal light conditions that enhance the production of valuable chemical compounds, particularly thymol and other ess...

Sep 26, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

General Awareness

Vegetable Production Using Indoor Hydroponics System

Hydroponics is an innovative agricultural method that allows for the growth of plants in a soil-less environment, using nutrient-rich water solutions. This technique has gained significant attention for its ability to produce high-quality vegetables efficiently and sustainably. In this article, we w...

Sep 25, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

Indoor Gardening

Optimizing Saffron Growth with Balanced Spectrum LED Grow Lights

Saffron, renowned for its vivid color and distinctive flavor, stands as one of the most valuable spices worldwide. In addition to its culinary appeal, saffron boasts significant medicinal benefits, including anti-depression, anti-cancer, and anti-tumor properties. For stakeholders in the culinary an...

Sep 19, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

Indoor Gardening

Indoor Gardening With Artificial Lights

Introduction: Artificial lighting has revolutionized indoor gardening by providing a reliable and controllable environment for plants to thrive. Unlike traditional outdoor gardening, which depends on natural sunlight, indoor gardeners can now simulate ideal growing conditions year-round. This techno...

Sep 04, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

Indoor Gardening

How to Use Grow Lights for Indoor Plants

Introduction: • LED is short for light emitting diode. • Electric current passing through semiconductor diodes the “die” glows a colour depending on its chemical components. • The die sits in a reflective cup to direct the light outward through an epoxy lens. An LED grow light consists of many diode...

Sep 04, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

Indoor Gardening

Artificial Lighting For Bonsai Growth

BONSAI : The word bonsai comes from the Japanese ‘bon’ meaning pan, and ‘sai’, a plant. It is the art of dwarfing and shaping trees or shrubs, growing them in small shallow pots or trays so that they remain miniature replicas of their natural counterparts in the wild. Bonsai is true miniaturization...

Sep 04, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

Speed Breeding

Accelerating Cotton Breeding through Speed Breeding Techniques

Introduction: Cotton is an essential crop worldwide, used as a raw material for the textile industry and other products. However, cotton’s productivity is affected by various biotic and abiotic stresses, such as insect pests, diseases, drought and high temperatures. Breeding programs have played a v...

Aug 12, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

Medical Plant Research

Optimizing CEA Conditions For Specific Medicinal Plants

Abstract : Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) production of medicinal plants is a proposed way to increase the availability of standardised, phytochemically uniform or enhanced raw materials for plant-based medicines. This thesis explored the status of medicinal plants within this modern era o...

Aug 05, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

Medical Plant Research

Scalability and Cost-Effectiveness of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) for Cultivating Medicinal Plants

Abstract: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has emerged as a significant technological advancement in the cultivation of medicinal plants, offering potential benefits in scalability and cost-effectiveness. This article explores the feasibility of CEA systems for growing medicinal plants, anal...

Aug 05, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

Basic of grow Light

Seed Production Protocols for High-Value Crops Under Artificial Lights: Optimizing Yield and Quality

Abstract: Seed production for high-value crops, such as medicinal herbs, specialty vegetables, and exotic fruits, is critical for ensuring consistent quality and supply. With the advent of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and the increasing use of artificial lighting systems, there is an opp...

Aug 05, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

Basic of grow Light

SUSTAINABLE GROW LIGHT SOLUTION

Abstract : The purpose of this research is to build artificial grow light using LED for growing leafy vegetables from germination to harvesting (vegetative growth). Plants need to capture photons as energy for photosynthesis in 400nm – 780nm spectrum. Different plant species will respond differently...

Aug 05, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale

Speed Breeding

Speed Breeding for Crop Improvement

In conventional plant breeding, after making crosses between desired parents, selection and screening for the desired traits along with generation advancement of the selected material is time consuming and thus 8-10 years are required for development of new variety. This slow improvement rate is att...

Jul 02, 2024 Mr. Vishal Bhosale