Environmental conditions and nutritional quality of vegetables in protected cultivation

Abstract Despite progress in reducing global hunger, micronutrient deficiencies and imbalanced diets linked to urbanization remain pressing health threats. Protected cultivation offers a promising avenue for sustainable intensification of vegetable production. Additionally, indoor and vertical farming have recently emerged as cutting‐edge strategies, particularly in densely populated urban areas and mega‐cities. However, research has focused on maximizing yield, neglecting the impact of pre‐harvest conditions on produce quality. Here, we explore strategies for manipulating environmental factors within protected cultivation systems to enhance vegetable nutritional value. Research suggests moderate stress can…

• JA
  Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund
• EC
  European Commission
• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China
• GO
  Government of Jiangsu Province
• NS
  Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province

  Award: BK20211399