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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Factorial Design

Experiment where multiple factors (e.g., light intensity, nutrient concentration) are tested simultaneously. 

Fan Speed

% airflow generated by circulation or extraction fans. (Actuator Control Point)

Filtration System

Removes particles and microbes from nutrient or irrigation water to protect crops andequipment. 

Flow Rate

Volume of water or nutrient solution delivered per unit time. 

Fogging / Misting Rate

% capacity for evaporative cooling. (Actuator Control Point)

Fogging / Misting System

High-pressure nozzles creating fine mist for evaporative cooling and humidity control. 

Fogging Capacity %

Percentage of fogging system activation. (Digital Control &Software Metric)

Food Miles

Distance food travels from farm to consumer. 

Food Service

Market segment supplying restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses. Crop specifications may differ from retail or...

Forward Sale

Agreement where growers commit to deliver a specific quantity and quality of crops to a...

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