
L'agriculture verticale utilise des systèmes de culture intérieure à plusieurs niveaux qui maximisent l'efficacité de l'espace et l'utilisation des ressources. Des environnements contrôlés régulent la lumière, la température, l'humidité et l'apport de nutriments grâce à des méthodes hydroponiques ou aéroponiques, ce qui permet de produire des cultures tout au long de l'année. LED L'éclairage adapté aux photorécepteurs des plantes optimise la photosynthèse tout en réduisant la consommation d'énergie. L'intégration de capteurs et l'automatisation améliorent la surveillance de la santé des plantes et des paramètres de croissance. Parmi les défis à relever, citons les dépenses d'investissement initiales élevées et les besoins en énergie, compensés par la réduction de la consommation d'eau et l'élimination des pesticides.
Voici notre dernière sélection de publications et de brevets mondiaux en anglais sur l'agriculture verticale, parmi de nombreuses revues scientifiques en ligne, classées et axées sur l'agriculture en milieu contrôlé, l'aéroponie, l'aquaponie, l'hydroponie, la culture hors sol, la lumière de croissance LED, la technique du film nutritif, culture en eau profonde, flux et reflux, irrigation verticale au goutte-à-goutte, fogponic, usine à plantes, rayonnement photosynthétiquement actif, distribution automatisée de nutriments, logiciel de contrôle climatique, récolte robotisée, empilement vertical, agriculture urbaine, agriculture d'intérieur, système d'aquaculture à recirculation, plateaux de culture et solution nutritive.
Waste heat recovery device, waste nutrient solution recycling device, crop growth device, and indoor farming microclimate management system comprising
Patent published on the 2026-04-16 in WO under Ref WO2026079911 by MIDBAR CO LTD [KR] (Park Daniel [kr])
Abstract: A waste heat recovery device according to the present invention comprises: a light-emitting unit for providing photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) required for the growth of crops; a collection unit for collecting waste heat which is generated by light emission from the light-emitting unit and interferes with the growth of the crops; a suction unit for sucking in first air inside the collection unit so that the waste heat is used for recycling a waste nutrient solution generated during hyd[...]
Our summary: The invention includes a waste heat recovery device that captures heat from a light-emitting unit used for crop growth. It features a collection unit to gather waste heat and a suction unit to recycle waste nutrient solutions. The system aims to optimize indoor farming microclimates for enhanced crop production.
waste heat recovery, nutrient recycling, crop growth, indoor farming
Patent
Remotely and centrally managed farm of indoor farming appliance
Patent published on the 2026-03-26 in WO under Ref WO2026063794 by DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECH - ADVANCED SCIENCE AND TECH INSTITUTE [PH] (Aborot Jeffrey A [ph], Copino Rother Jay B [ph])
Abstract: Indoor farming appliance comprising: a growing area further comprising: a body with an opening at the front side; a misting system placed at the lowest part of the body; a plant bed placed above the misting system; a growing light panels placed the top of the body; a plurality of fans installed at the rear, left and right sides of the body; a sensor holder placed the rear side of the body and holds a light sensor, CO2 sensor and Temperature and Humidity sensor, a computer box comprising: a housi[...]
Our summary: The system is a remotely managed indoor farming appliance with a misting system and growing area. It features a computer box with microcontrollers and sensors for monitoring environmental conditions. Nutrients are delivered from a tank to the misting system, ensuring optimal plant growth.
Indoor Farming, Remote Management, Hydroponics, Sensor Integration
Patent
Method for hydroponic cultivation of leguminous plant in high-concentration carbon dioxide environment
Patent published on the 2026-03-26 in WO under Ref WO2026063186 by FUJI OIL CO LTD [JP] (Shibata Masayuki [jp])
Abstract: The present invention provides a cultivation method for obtaining, in hydroponic cultivation in an environment with a high carbon dioxide concentration of 600-5,000 ppm, leguminous plant seeds having a high protein content, without lowering the protein content in the leguminous plant seeds. In the hydroponic cultivation of a leguminous plant in an environment with a high carbon dioxide concentration, the concentration of nitrogen dissolved in a nutrient solution is adjusted to 250-400 ppm to inc[...]
Our summary: This invention describes a method for hydroponic cultivation of leguminous plants in high carbon dioxide environments. It aims to produce seeds with high protein content while maintaining yield levels. The method involves adjusting nitrogen concentration and optimizing cultivation periods for enhanced seed quality.
hydroponics, leguminous plants, carbon dioxide, protein content
Patent
Dynamic carbon sink accounting system based on multi-modal ai remote sensing monitoring and blockchain-based evidence storage
Patent published on the 2026-03-26 in WO under Ref WO2026061545 by SHENZHEN GDR CARBON CO LTD [CN] (Jiang Qunxing [cn], Lai Wenzhen [cn], Zhong Xianchen [cn], Lai Sujuan [cn], Liu Yichen [cn])
Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of dynamic carbon sink accounting, and specifically relates to a dynamic carbon sink accounting system based on multi-modal AI remote sensing monitoring and blockchain-based evidence storage. The system collects optical remote sensing, radar, photosynthetically active radiation and meteorological data, performs unified spatiotemporal calibration on the data, and then fuses the calibrated data by means of a cross-modal attention mechanism, so a[...]
Our summary: The system utilizes multi-modal AI remote sensing to monitor carbon sinks. It employs blockchain for secure evidence storage and smart contract functionality. The approach enhances prediction accuracy and transparency in carbon asset management.
carbon sink, remote sensing, blockchain, AI
Patent
Container transfer system and methods of using
Patent published on the 2026-03-03 in US under Ref US12564148 by NEW AEROFARMS INC [US] (Koniski John [us], Canny Richard [us], Delic Husein [us])
Abstract: A container transfer system is provided that positions containers in a rack that can include one or more movable and separated gates. The gates can control the movement of the container into and away from the rack. The container transfer system can have a container transfer carriage with one or more manipulator arms and a latch actuation mechanism that extends or retracts the one or more gates positioned in the rack. The container transfer system provides control of the container position during[...]
Our summary: The container transfer system positions containers in a rack with movable gates. It features a transfer carriage with manipulator arms and a latch mechanism to control gate movement. This system enables precise loading and unloading of containers in various growing systems.
Container transfer, movable gates, manipulator arms, racking systems
Patent
System and method for aeroponics growth
Patent published on the 2026-02-26 in WO under Ref WO2026044230 by AMERSTEM INC [US] (Honigmann M Rocio Sierra [us], Honigmann Martin Sierra [us], Lopez-coria Montserrat [us], Flores-riveros Jaime [us])
Abstract: An aeroponics system includes a chamber includes a top side having a plurality of vegetation apertures, each vegetation aperture of the plurality of vegetation apertures being configured to receive and maintain a respective vegetation stem during a growth timeline. Each respective vegetation stem has a root that grows and extends into a root-depth section. The chamber further includes a pump system located near a bottom side within the chamber, and an irrigation manifold that is located within t[...]
Our summary: The aeroponics system features a chamber with vegetation apertures for stem support. A pump system is located at the bottom, connected to an irrigation manifold. The manifold supplies nutrients to the roots growing in the designated root-depth section.
aeroponics, irrigation system, vegetation growth, pump mechanism
Patent
Effects of Polypropylene Microplastics and Copper Contamination on Rice Seedling Growth
Published on 2026-02-02 by Ziwen Hao, Steven Xu, Siquan Huang, Lin Wang @MDPI
Abstract: This study investigates the effects of polypropylene microplastics (PP-MPs) and copper (Cu), applied individually and in combination, on the growth (root and shoot length, fresh and dry biomass), peroxidase (POD) activity, and Cu accumulation of rice seedlings. A hydroponic experiment was conducted with four treatments: control (CK), PP, Cu, and PP+Cu. Exposure to PP-MPs slightly promoted seedling growth, whereas Cu markedly inhibited growth and induced chlorosis. Compared with Cu alone, co-expo[...]
Our summary: This study examines the effects of polypropylene microplastics and copper on rice seedling growth. Exposure to microplastics promoted growth slightly, while copper inhibited it and caused chlorosis. Co-exposure to both substances improved shoot growth and altered antioxidant responses, highlighting the complexity of their interactions.
Microplastics, Copper, Rice Seedlings, Antioxidant Responses
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Valorization of Treated Olive Mill Wastewater and Olive Pits in Hydroponic Systems for Lettuce Production
Published on 2026-02-01 by Margarida Oliveira, Renata A. Ferreira, Adelaide Almeida, Annabel Fernandes, Ftima Carvalho, Alexandra Afonso @MDPI
Abstract: Significant volumes of wastewater and solid by-products are produced by olive oil industries worldwide, posing serious environmental challenges. This study presents an innovative circular economy and environmental sustainability approach that simultaneously valorizes liquid (olive mill wastewater, OMW) and solid by-products (crushed olive pits) rom olive oil production through hydroponic lettuce cultivation. The OMW was pretreated and supplemented with nutrients (OMW-N) to create a hydroponic so[...]
Our summary: This study explores the use of treated olive mill wastewater and crushed olive pits in hydroponic systems for lettuce cultivation. The hydroponic solution showed a 100% survival rate for lettuce, despite a reduction in fresh mass. The integration of these by-products offers a sustainable method to valorize agro-industrial waste while maintaining consumer acceptance.
hydroponics, olive mill wastewater, circular economy, agro-industrial waste
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