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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Gene Editing

Targeted DNA modification technologies. 

Genomic Selection (GS)

Genome-wide predictions used in breeding. 

Genotype

Genetic makeup of a plant. 

Germination Chamber

Climate-controlled environment for uniform seed sprouting. 

Germination Rate

% of seeds that sprout. 

Germination Room

Climate-controlled environment for uniform seed sprouting. 

Germplasm

Genetic material for breeding. 

Green:Blue Ratio (G:B)

Ratio affecting canopy light penetration and morphology. 

Greenhouse

A structure with transparent or translucent materials plastic or glass for controlled orsemi-controlled crop growth. 

Grow Lights

HPS, LED, hybrid systems. 

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