Study on Vertical Farming Reveals Potential for Medicinal Compound Production

A recent study led by doctoral student Rebekah Maynard has explored the potential of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) for cultivating plants with therapeutic properties, specifically focusing on increasing the production of the anti-cancer compound apigenin. The team experimented with chamomile and parsley in a vertical farming setting, measuring their apigenin yields under various growth conditions. While chamomile’s “Bodegold” cultivar outperformed all tested parsley varieties in total apigenin accumulation, the lack of UV light in the facilities initially led to lower-than-expected outcomes. Subsequent trials incorporating UV exposure significantly improved apigenin production in parsley. This research highlights the viability of vertical farming as a profitable method for growing medicinal plants, potentially enhancing the financial sustainability of such operations. Maynard aims to further optimize growing conditions as part of her doctoral dissertation.

Study on Vertical Farming Reveals Potential for Medicinal Compound Production

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