Hydrofarm has joined the GLASE Consortium as a Premium Industry Member, it has been announced. As a member of the GLASE Industry Advisory Board (IAB), Hydrofarm accesses an array of exclusive benefits, including free educational short courses on the GLASE Library, exclusive networking opportunities at the GLASE Summit, and research and technology transfer with our member institutions like Cornell University in Ithaca, New York in the United States.
"Joining GLASE enables Hydrofarm to collaborate with industry leaders and access cutting-edge research that aligns with our mission to empower growers with efficient, high-quality solutions," said Xander Yang, VP of Trade Marketing of Hydrofarm. "We're excited to support advancements in greenhouse technology and sustainable CEA practices."
To advance student research with high-performance horticultural LED lighting, Hydrofarm provided their PHOTOBIO LED Toplights to equip the Kenneth Post Lab greenhouse, one of Cornell University's teaching and research greenhouses. This research greenhouse is home to Dr. Neil Mattson's Hydroponic Food Crop Production and Management course.
"The lighting upgrade to our greenhouses ensures that our students learn and grow with the same tools used in the CEA industry. I'm really excited about the PHOTOBIO LED Toplights, which will not only enhance our students' educational experience but also allows us to optimize crop yields and better prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of modern agriculture," said Dr. Neil Mattson from Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section.
Nicholas Kazmar, Research Support Specialist at Cornell University, adds, "We were able to replace our old HPS fixtures with the new PHOTOBIO LED Toplights in a 1:1 swap. The new fixtures use less energy and provide much higher light output."
For more information:
Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering
ges252@cornell.edu
glase.org