The present invention relates to a plant growth identification method and a system therefor. At least one photographing unit transmits a picture captured thereby to a control unit so as to calculate the pixel distance per unit, and then the photographing unit captures a picture of a plant so that features points of the plant such as buds, flowers, or fruits in the captured picture are identified with the control unit, the pixel distance of each feature point and the height thereof are then calculated with the control unit, and the number and area of the multiple feature points are counted so as to calculate the growth rate and yield of the plant. Moreover, data such as growth height, rate and yield of the plant is regularly updated so as to dynamically adjust the light intensity of a lighting unit on the plant.

A lens cover for a plurality of light emitting devices is provided. The lens cover includes a base substrate and an optical lens element. The optical lens element extends from the base substrate and defines a focal center. The optical lens element includes a length and a width and includes an exterior surface and interior surface. The exterior surface extends from the base substrate along an outer perimeter and is symmetrical about the focal center. The interior surface is symmetrical about the focal center.

An apparatus for facilitating cultivation of plants. The apparatus comprises a top enclosure, a bottom enclosure, a vertical column, a cover, a tray, sensors, environmental actuators, a nutrition container, and a processing device. Further, the top enclosure houses a first component. Further, the bottom enclosure houses a second component. Further, the vertical column is interspersed between the top enclosure and the bottom enclosure is forming an interior space therebetween. Further, the cover is interspersed between the top enclosure and the bottom enclosure, encloses the interior space and allows light to enter from a surrounding of the apparatus into the interior space. Further, the tray holds a plant. Further, the sensors generate sensor data representing variables. Further, the environmental actuators control environmental variables. Further, the nutrition container contains a nutritional medium. Further, the processing device controls the environmental actuators based on the sensor data.

The invention provides a method for sensing a plant-related parameter in a horticulture space (115), wherein (i) a radio transmitter (151) and a radio receiver (152) are arranged such that a radio path (153) between the radio transmitter (151) and the radio receiver (152) passes through at least part of the horticulture space (115), and (ii) the radio receiver (152) is configured in a radio signal receiving relationship with the radio transmitter (151), wherein the method comprises a sensing stage comprising: emitting a radio signal with the radio transmitter (151); detecting the radio signal with the radio receiver (152) and providing a related receiver signal; and determining the plant-related parameter based on the receiver signal.

Provided is a fan grow light. The fan grow light is configured to be mounted in a tent. The fan grow light includes a lamp board assembly and a fan assembly disposed on the lamp board assembly. The fan assembly is able to promote air circulation in the tent. The fan grow light can promote air circulation in the tent, enable plants to breathe better, inhibit molds, and promote plant growth.

A system and method for a light panel assembly which is particularly useful for commercial horticultural applications. An extruded heat sink frame provides for a layered light panel assembly with superior heat dissipation characteristics and low power requirements while providing highly efficient returns and output radiant flux.

A fluid-cooled LED-based lighting fixture for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) to improve energy efficiency, recycle waste heat, and support the operation of environmental sensors in a controlled agricultural environment. In one example, a lighting fixture frame mechanically supports and houses respective components of the lighting fixture and includes a light spine to mechanically couple the lighting fixture to a support structure. One or more coolant pipes formed from copper and coupled to the lighting fixture frame conduct a fluid coolant through the lighting fixture to remove heat. The lighting fixture comprises one or more LED modules to emit light, one or more onboard sensors and/or cameras, wireless communication functionality, and multiple electrical power and communication ports to facilitate interconnection of the lighting fixture in a variety of controlled agricultural environments. In some examples, the lighting fixture includes a multispectral imaging system to acquire multispectral images of the environment.

The present invention provides hydroponic plant growing vertical towers and systems, and methods of growing plants using them for improved and consistent plant yields.

A lamp radiator, a lamp and a lamp assembly are provided. The lamp radiator includes a base and a number of radiating fins fixed on the base, wherein the base includes a mounting surface and a radiating surface opposite to the mounting surface, and the radiating fins are arranged on the radiating surface at intervals; the mounting surface includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, an included angle is defined between the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface, and a direction of the included angle towards the radiating fins.

A lighting module for illuminating cultivated crops in indoor farming comprises at least one monolithic efficiency enhancing optical element (EEOE) further comprising: (a) a front portion comprising a spectrum conversion layer; (b) an optically transparent middle body portion having at least one light source embedded there within and configured to emit spectrally controllable radiation; and (c) a back portion configured to reflect the radiation emitted by the spectrum conversion layer to the cultivated crops. The back portion has a central area being adjacent to the optically transparent middle body portion configured for reflecting radiation propagating within the optically transparent middle body portion and a peripheral area configured for reflecting radiation emerged from the optically transparent middle body portion via the side surface.