CEA DEFINITIONS AND BIOLOGY

Understanding the Language of CEA

Glossary for CEA Terms

Explore Greenhub’s cross-disciplinary glossary of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) — a growing knowledge base for greenhouse growers, indoor farm managers, researchers, breeders, and agtech innovators. Here you’ll find concise definitions of key vertical farming and plant science terms that help create a shared language across the CEA industry.

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CapEx

Capital expenditure (infrastructure, equipment). 

Capillary Mat Irrigation

Plants absorb water from a moist mat placed under pots or trays. 

Carbon Footprint

Greenhouse gas emissions per product unit. 

Chiller

Machine that removes heat from water or air for cooling applications. 

Chlorophyll Fluorescence

Measure of photosynthesis efficiency. 

Circular Agriculture

Closing loops by recycling inputs/wastes.

Cisgenic Plant

Plant modified with same-species DNA. 

Climate Computer

Centralized digital system that controls and monitors greenhouse or indoor farm climate, including temperature, humidity,...

Climate Control

Automated control of temperature, humidity, light, CO₂. 

Climate Screens

Retractable screens/apertures that manage light, energy loss, and humidity (e.g., Ridder screen systems). 

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