Key Takeaways
- Berger, a global leader in high-quality substrate development, is integrating Sollum® Technologies’ dynamic LED lighting into its research greenhouse facilities.
- The collaboration aims to enhance crop performance, beginning with lettuce, by optimizing substrate formulation and advanced lighting strategies.
- Berger’s transition from HPS lighting to Sollum’s dynamic LED system will provide greater control over light spectrum, intensity, and zoning.
- The partnership seeks to develop best practices for integrating precision lighting with substrates, benefiting growers across multiple crops.
Berger and Sollum Technologies to Optimize Greenhouse Lighting and Crop Science
Berger, a recognized leader in substrate solutions for horticulture, has announced a strategic partnership with Sollum® Technologies to upgrade its research greenhouses with dynamic LED grow lights. This collaboration aims to push the boundaries of plant science, focusing on integrating substrate formulation with precision lighting strategies to enhance quality and yield.
Currently, Berger’s research greenhouses operate with HPS lighting, but with Sollum’s advanced LED system, researchers will gain unmatched adaptability in tailoring growing conditions for various crops.
According to Marc Charland, Head of Research at Berger: “Sollum’s dynamic LED technology stands out for its unparalleled flexibility and adaptability. By combining the best strategies with our high-performance substrates, we aim to maximize the potential of lettuce cultivation while maintaining our ability to adapt the lighting to other crop varieties.”
Advancing Lettuce Cultivation and Future Crop Research
The Berger research team will initially focus on lettuce, examining how substrate formulation and dynamic lighting can work together to optimize:
- Crop quality and nutritional value.
- Yield potential through precision-controlled growing conditions.
- Energy efficiency and sustainable agricultural practices.
Sollum’s dynamic LED technology enables precise control over light spectrum, intensity, and zoning, allowing Berger’s greenhouse researchers to refine optimal conditions for different crop varieties.
Kassim Tremblay, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Sollum Technologies, emphasized the importance of this collaboration: “Berger is a highly respected name in the industry, and we are thrilled to collaborate with their talented team. By bringing together two leaders in their respective fields, we’re creating an opportunity to redefine best practices in substrate development and lighting strategies for diverse crops.”
Berger and Sollum Technologies Share a Commitment to Innovation
Both Berger and Sollum Technologies are dedicated to agricultural innovation and precision greenhouse research. Through this partnership, they aim to:
- Develop data-driven best practices for integrating substrate technology with dynamic LED lighting.
- Expand research beyond lettuce to other horticultural crops.
- Provide valuable insights for growers and researchers worldwide.
