Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
$25,000.00
Crop response to LED-based spectra Phase I
EF 2013-14
Résumé
This collaborative research project between the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture at Kwantlen PolytechnicUniversity and QuantoTech Solutions Ltd. will investigate the response of plants to six novel LED-basedspectra at two intensities. QuantoTech will use these results to design a fixture with spectra to support optimalgrowth of leafy vegetable crops. The new LED light product will be used in closed-chamber growingcompartments, ""plant warehouses"", to provide locally-grown, fresh produce out of season and close to market.This project will provide a critical piece in the understanding of how LED light spectra can be designed forspecific crops and cropping systems. QuantoTech is a new partner for Kwantlen, which will directly benefit bytraining Kwantlen students, technical staff, researchers and faculty members, and looks forward to forging anew industry connection.
Programme
Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
British Columbia, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
452277-2013
Name nom
Henderson, Deborah
Department département
Head Office
Organization id
21754
Institution établissement
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Province en
British Columbia
Province fr
Colombie-Britannique
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2013
Competition year année de concours
2013
Award amount
25000
Program id
CARD1
Program name en
Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1
Program name fr
Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée - niveau 1
Group en
Research partnerships programs
Group fr
Programmes de partenariat
Committee code
1561
Committee name en
Applied Research and Development Grants
Committee name fr
Subventions de recherche et développement appliquée
Area of application code
303
Area of application group en
Energy resources
Area of application group fr
Ressources d'énergie
Area of application en
Alternative energy resources
Area of application fr
Autres ressources d'énergie
Research subject code
4903
Research subject group en
Plant and treebiology
Research subject group fr
Biologie végétale et des arbres
Research subject en
Plant growth and development
Research subject fr
Croissance et développement des végétaux
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Crop response to LED-based spectra Phase I
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
This collaborative research project between the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture at Kwantlen PolytechnicUniversity and QuantoTech Solutions Ltd. will investigate the response of plants to six novel LED-basedspectra at two intensities. QuantoTech will use these results to design a fixture with spectra to support optimalgrowth of leafy vegetable crops. The new LED light product will be used in closed-chamber growingcompartments, ""plant warehouses"", to provide locally-grown, fresh produce out of season and close to market.This project will provide a critical piece in the understanding of how LED light spectra can be designed forspecific crops and cropping systems. QuantoTech is a new partner for Kwantlen, which will directly benefit bytraining Kwantlen students, technical staff, researchers and faculty members, and looks forward to forging anew industry connection.
