The growth process of plants is based on the principle of photosynthesis
Plants absorb CO2 and water and use light to convert this into sugars, starch and cellulose. If one of these three factors is missing, it will have a negative impact on the production and/or quality of the plants.
CO2 and lots of light
It's easier for plants to absorb CO2 when there is a lot of light. As a result, the concentration of CO2 in the greenhouse is reduced.
However, if we enrich the atmosphere in the greenhouse with pure liquid CO2, the desired CO2 concentration is maintained, resulting in better plant growth and quality.
Flexible process
CO2 enrichment is a flexible and safe process that can be used at any time of the day and in any quantity.
Pure CO2 contains no toxic substances, such as ethylene, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, acetylene or propylene. Therefore, the chance of damage to the plants is reduced to zero. This means the use of pure CO2 is also favourable in winter, especially when air vents are closed.
Positive effects
Pure CO2 gas supplied in controlled quantities in the greenhouse can have the following positive effects.
- Faster growth
- Shortening of cultivation time
- Stronger and better quality plants
- Larger flowers with stronger colours
- More flowers per plant
- Earlier flowering
- More fruit per plant and higher yield
- Reduced energy consumption
- Better greenhouse environment
- More profit for the grower
Testing
Nippon Gases releases Sustainability Report 2024 - 30/07/2024
Nippon Gases Europe releases its Sustainability Report for the fiscal year ending March 2024