Most growers see light and irrigation as separate topics. This whitepaper shows why they should never be managed in isolation. Learn how coatings influence transpiration, water uptake, photosynthesis and plant balance, and how to adapt your irrigation strategy accordingly. The whitepaper is also included in the membership.
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The influence of coating on irrigation
Light changes everything
Applying a greenhouse coating doesn’t only change the amount of light reaching the crop. It also changes transpiration, plant temperature, water demand and ultimately your irrigation strategy.
This practical whitepaper combines the expertise of irrigation specialist Remy Maat and coating specialist Paul van Gils to explain how light, energy and water interact according to the Plant Empowerment philosophy. Using practical examples, you’ll learn how to anticipate these changes instead of reacting afterwards.
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Who is this e-book for?
This publication is designed for growers, crop advisors and greenhouse professionals who want to optimize both climate and irrigation. It is especially valuable for anyone working with greenhouse coatings, high-light conditions, supplemental lighting or data-driven growing strategies.
About the authors
This whitepaper brings together the expertise of Remy Maat, substrate and irrigation specialist at Saint-Gobain Cultilene, and Paul van Gils, lighting and coating expert at Lumiforte. Together, they combine their knowledge of irrigation, root zone management, greenhouse coatings and light optimisation to explain how these disciplines influence one another. Their integrated approach reflects the core philosophy of Plant Empowerment: understanding the interaction between plant, climate and cultivation strategy to help growers make smarter, more sustainable decisions.
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