Far-red timing uncovers cultivar-dependent yield and bolting responses in vertical-farm spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)
McGovern Christopher, Milena Adrio, Hadi Aliki, Ruth Vichos, Wayne Powell, Rajiv K. Sharma
This study shows that far-red light timing significantly affects spinach yield and bolting, with cultivar-specific responses, suggesting optimal timing and cultivar selection for vertical farming.
bioRxiv · Jul 13, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology