--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20240416-agrify-celebrates-leafy-green-research-breakthrough-with-university-of-georgia/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Agrify celebrates leafy green research breakthrough with University of Georgia Publication Date: 2024-04-16T14:00:53-04:00 Last Updated: 2024-04-16T05:11:53-04:00 Author: Timothy Bueno (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/timbueno/) Categories: [AgTech & Research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/), [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/) ![Agrify celebrates leafy green research breakthrough with University of Georgia](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Integrated-Grow-Racks.jpg) Leading cannabis cultivation company sponsors vertical farming research on optimal lighting and nutrient conditions. Agrify Corporation (Nasdaq: AGFY), a pioneering provider of cultivation and extraction solutions for the cannabis industry, is celebrating a milestone in its research partnership with the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA) program. The recently published findings shed light on optimal conditions for leafy green production in vertical farms, leveraging Agrify’s cutting-edge Model R Horticulture LED lights. The two-season study, led by Associate Professor Rhuanito Ferrarezi and his team, unveiled groundbreaking insights into the impact of airflow, fertilizer recipes, and calcium concentrations on the growth of lettuce and spinach in indoor vertical farms. The research paper, [published](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304423824001080#sec0014) in the scientific publication Scientia Horticulturae, highlights the significance of these factors in maximizing yields and quality. Agrify’s Model R Horticulture LED lights, installed in UGA’s indoor research facility, played a crucial role in the study. These spectrum-adjustable lights, boasting UL, Design Lighting Consortium (DLC), and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certifications, have been instrumental in enhancing cultivation yields and quality across various plant species. David Kessler, Chief Science Officer of Agrify, expressed his delight at the company’s contribution to UGA’s CEA program, stating, “We are pleased that Agrify’s lighting research sponsorship has been able to make an impact in furthering University of Georgia’s research and development for indoor controlled environmental agriculture and help prepare the next generation of indoor horticulturalists and farmers for our ever-evolving world.” Agrify’s commitment to supporting cutting-edge research aligns with its mission to bring data, science, and technology to the forefront of the cannabis industry. The company’s proprietary micro-environment-controlled Vertical Farming Units (VFUs) and comprehensive extraction product line empower cultivators and producers to achieve unmatched consistency, yield, and return on investment at scale. Tags: [agricultural research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/agricultural-research/), [Agrify](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/agrify/), [cannabis](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/cannabis/), [greenhouse](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/greenhouse/), [horticulture](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/horticulture/), [lightning](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/lightning/), [research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/research/), [technology](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/technology/), [vertical farming](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/vertical-farming/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.