About GRACE
Plant Biology
Michigan State University
Dr. Yongsig Kim is measuring photosynthesis efficiency and temperature response to identify resilient genes and improve tomato plants, tested in chambers and greenhouses.
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University of Florida
Dr. Germán Sandoya is developing heat-resistant lettuce varieties using controlled environments to study bolting and tipburn resistance, crossing heat-tolerant lines in later phases.
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Auburn University
Dr. Neha Potnis is testing beneficial microorganisms that improve resilience in tomato and lettuce plants under fluctuating temperatures using greenhouse and lab experiments.
Read More About What They're DoingGreenhouse Production
Auburn University
Dr. Wells is evaluating crop rotation and polyculture to reduce energy use in greenhouses and testing targeted climate control for meristems using inflatable ducts.
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Tuskegee University
Dr. Mortley is studying summer shade cloth and winter lighting to optimize greenhouse productivity and energy efficiency for year-round crop production.
Read More About What They're DoingEconomics
Tuskegee University
Drs. Chen and Diabate are analyzing the economic impact of CEA practices on producers and consumers, developing enterprise budgets and studying consumer preferences for sustainable food.
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Auburn University
Dr. Marghitu is leading the development of AR/VR learning modules for K-12 students about CEA, while Dr. Cline involves high schools in hands-on greenhouse education to grow workforce skills.
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University of Florida & Auburn University
Extension teams are sharing CEA research with producers through workshops and outreach, including UF’s Small Farms Academy and efforts across Alabama and Florida by AU, TU, and UF faculty.
Read More About What They're DoingSystems Modeling
University of Florida
Dr. Zhang is developing energy-efficient greenhouse control strategies and dynamic crop models for lettuce and tomato using math and machine learning to predict yields.
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Auburn University
Dr. Higgins is conducting life cycle assessments and sustainability modeling to improve climate control strategies and reduce environmental impacts in CEA systems.
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Auburn University
Drs. Adhikari and Jahromi are converting crop residues into greenhouse energy via gasification. Dr. Higgins is building advanced wastewater systems using algae-bacteria reactors and UV filtration.
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Auburn University
Dr. Blersch is designing periphyton systems that use algae to absorb excess nutrients in hydroponics, creating sustainable soil amendments and improving nutrient efficiency.
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