The Transformative Environmental Effects Large-Scale Indoor Farming May Have On Air, Water, and Soil

The Transformative Environmental Effects Large-Scale Indoor Farming May Have On Air, Water, and Soil

This article identifies the potential environmental effects large-scale indoor farming may have on air, water, and soil. We begin with an overview of what indoor farming is with a focus on greenhouses and indoor vertical farms (eg, plant factories). Next, the differences between these 2 primary meth...

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Main Author: Eric W. Stein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-03-01
Series:Air, Soil and Water Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1178622121995819
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spelling doaj-0aa60fcb3f9f4374919b7522bd8cce602021-04-15T07:34:39ZengSAGE PublishingAir, Soil and Water Research1178-62212021-03-011410.1177/1178622121995819The Transformative Environmental Effects Large-Scale Indoor Farming May Have On Air, Water, and SoilEric W. SteinThis article identifies the potential environmental effects large-scale indoor farming may have on air, water, and soil. We begin with an overview of what indoor farming is with a focus on greenhouses and indoor vertical farms (eg, plant factories). Next, the differences between these 2 primary methods of indoor farming are presented based on their structural requirements, methods of growing, media, nutrient sources, lighting requirements, facility capacity, and methods of climate control. We also highlight the benefits and challenges facing indoor farming. In the next section, an overview of research and the knowledge domain of indoor and vertical farming is provided. Various authors and topics for research are highlighted. In the next section, the transformative environmental effects that indoor farming may have on air, soil, and water are discussed. This article closes with suggestions for additional research on indoor farming and its influence on the environment.https://doi.org/10.1177/1178622121995819
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description This article identifies the potential environmental effects large-scale indoor farming may have on air, water, and soil. We begin with an overview of what indoor farming is with a focus on greenhouses and indoor vertical farms (eg, plant factories). Next, the differences between these 2 primary methods of indoor farming are presented based on their structural requirements, methods of growing, media, nutrient sources, lighting requirements, facility capacity, and methods of climate control. We also highlight the benefits and challenges facing indoor farming. In the next section, an overview of research and the knowledge domain of indoor and vertical farming is provided. Various authors and topics for research are highlighted. In the next section, the transformative environmental effects that indoor farming may have on air, soil, and water are discussed. This article closes with suggestions for additional research on indoor farming and its influence on the environment.
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