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The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Coalition at NC State takes a multidisciplinary approach to solving the controlled environment industry\u2019s challenges by combining the knowledge and expertise of academia with the agility of the commercial sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Explore our research<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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Strawberry Propagation Project<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

We are working to improve strawberry plant propagation through the use of controlled environment systems. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Cannabis Research Program<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

We are part of a nationwide effort to increase the viability of cannabis as a crop. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Speed Breeding and Biotech in Controlled Environments<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

We are developing new methods for speed breeding crops in controlled environments. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Vertical Farm Breeding<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

We are utilizing molecular tools to improve the quality and yield of plants grown in vertical farm systems. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Open Field Agrivoltaics<\/strong><\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

We are using spectral selective optical technology to improve open field agrivoltatics. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Indoor Propagation of Specialty Crops<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

We are developing optimized protocols to generate the highest quality transplants. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We are always interested in discussing new opportunities for engaging with the industry community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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