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Enhancement of Photosynthesis and Growth of Tomato Seedlings by Forced Ventilation Within the Canopy

Shibuya, T., Tsuruyama, J., Kitaya, Y., and Kiyota, M. Scientia Horticulturae 109:218-222. 2006.

A forced ventilation system that directs airflow upward or downward within a canopy was developed for plant culture in order to enhance photosynthesis and growth of the plant canopy. Tomato seedling canopies including the seedlings, growing medium, and a plastic tray were used for the experiments.


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Author(s): T. Shibuya, J. Tsuruyama, Y. Kitaya, M. Kiyota

Section: Container Production