JPFA Training Course

Introductory Lecture No. 6
Cultivation Management (Seeding to Shipping)

1. Seed technologies
  - Seed pre-treatment
2. Raising seedlings
  - What is “good” seedling?
  - Closed environment seedling production system
3. Growing in multilayer beds
  - Lighting schedule, nutrient absorption amount, nutrient     
     solution formula, standard concentration and nutrient solution
     management
4. Harvesting and packaging
5. Some photo images for lettuce production with demonstration
  - Difference in water content and germination status

  • Video :  36 min.
  • Handout : 1 PDF
  • English
  • Viewing period : 10 days
  • Last update: October, 2023
  • Member Price: 　　   ¥ 3,500-
    Non-member Price: ¥ 5,000-
Yutaka Shinohara
Japan Plant Factory Association
Dr. Yutaka Shinohara is a Professor Emeritus of Chiba University, Board member of NPO Japan Plant Factory Association and Advisor for the Japan Greenhouse Horticulture Association, as well as a former Chair of the Association. Has dedicated himself to the greenhouse horticulture research, especially on hydroponics and plant factories for more than 40 years. Wrote 100 qualified journal papers and 35 books. Has chaired an amateur wood wind ensemble named ‘Harmonia Ensemble’ for about 50 years as also a player of French horn.
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All Introductory Lectures

Lecture 1

Introduction to Principles and Prospects of PFALs: Current and Forthcoming Technologies

Eri Hayashi

Lecture 2

Principles and Prospects of Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting (PFALs)

Toyoki Kozai

Lecture 3

Light environment and plant growth- basics and recent research
　

Na Lu

Lecture & Talk 4

Basic Hydroponic Production and Nutrient Solution
- Special Discussion -

Satoru Tsukagoshi
with
Chieri Kubota

Lecture 5

Plant Nutrition related with Nutrient and Water Uptake
　

Satoru Tsukagoshi
　
　

Lecture 6

Cultivation Management (Seeding to Shipping)
　

Yutaka Shinohara
　
　

Lecture 7

Cultivation Processes Demonstrated

Osamu Nunomura
　　
　　

Lecture 8

Business Administration of PFAL

Kazuya Uraisami

Lecture 9

Case Study of Commercial Large-scale PFAL: 808 Factory

Katashi Kai

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