WO2011067548A1 - Appareil de culture de plantes - Google Patents

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WO2011067548A1
WO2011067548A1 PCT/GB2009/002816 GB2009002816W WO2011067548A1 WO 2011067548 A1 WO2011067548 A1 WO 2011067548A1 GB 2009002816 W GB2009002816 W GB 2009002816W WO 2011067548 A1 WO2011067548 A1 WO 2011067548A1
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Christopher Branston Bradford
Grahame R. Dunling
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Dunling Grahame R
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G31/00—Soilless cultivation, e.g. hydroponics
    • A01G31/02—Special apparatus therefor
    • A01G31/04—Hydroponic culture on conveyors
    • A01G31/047—Hydroponic culture on conveyors with containers inside rotating drums or rotating around a horizontal axis, e.g. carousels
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02P—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF GOODS
    • Y02P60/00—Technologies relating to agriculture, livestock or agroalimentary industries
    • Y02P60/20—Reduction of greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions in agriculture, e.g. CO2
    • Y02P60/21—Dinitrogen oxide [N2O], e.g. using aquaponics, hydroponics or efficiency measures

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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus for growing plants, including the culturing plants within a controlled environment, such as a glasshouse or the like.
  • glasshouses It is well known to cultivate and grow plants of many different types and varieties in glasshouses and the like.
  • the environment within the glasshouse may be controlled, in particular its temperature and humidity, to best favour the healthy growth of the plants.
  • Such arrangements are used to produce plants commercially, including crops for food, flowers and the like.
  • glasshouses are used for the germination and hardening of many varieties of plants, prior to the plants being transferred to another location, typically outdoors.
  • This patent describes a plant growing room, in which a closed loop track is suspended above the floor and extends throughout the room.
  • the track extends horizontally within the room.
  • a plurality of racks are moveable along the track, each rack having a frame supporting a plurality of growing sheets for supporting and growing plants.
  • the growing sheets are of a translucent material and are provided with a plurality of growing cells formed by lengths of membrane affixed to the growing sheet.
  • the growing cells are gas permeable, liquid impermeable and translucent.
  • plants are disposed with the growing cells.
  • the racks are moved through the growing room horizontally along the track.
  • the track is of a serpentine arrangement that extends through the growing room.
  • the growing room described in US 6,173,529 is provided with misters provided at spaced intervals along the track for misting the growing plant material, as it is moved through the growing room.
  • the misters are provided with a solution that may contain such components as fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides and the like.
  • the track and racks are arranged in the growing to maximise the use of the available space, in a preferred arrangement the racks on adjacent portions of the track are separated from each other by a distance of several inches.
  • the track is provided with a portion having a screw section.
  • the screw section is engaged by the racks as they approach along the track.
  • the screw section is arranged to increase the space between adjacent racks, as they pass along the screw thread, allowing workers to access the growing cells.
  • the trays are moved so as to travel vertically upwards on a first side of the apparatus, horizontally across the top of the apparatus, and vertically downwards on the opposing side of the apparatus. The trays return to the starting position at the bottom of the first side.
  • WO 02/063945 concerns a hydroponic apparatus.
  • the apparatus comprises a vertically extending frame.
  • a plurality of substantially horizontal troughs are linked together, in particular by a chain, to form a continuous track.
  • the track is located on guide wheels mounted to the support frame, to allow the troughs to move along the track.
  • the track extends in a closed loop around the support frame, such that the troughs move vertically up one side of the frame and down the opposite side.
  • An electric motor is provided to provide drive to one or more of the guide wheels, thereby moving the track around the support frame.
  • the primary motion of the troughs is induced by the troughs and their contents being of different weights and using the action of gravity.
  • water is provided to one or more troughs, increasing their weight.
  • the troughs lose water, and hence weight, as a result of evaporation of the water from the trough and loss of water by transpiration of the plants.
  • the heavier troughs are thus caused to descend under the action of gravity, while the lighter troughs ascend.
  • the present invention provides an apparatus for the cultivation of plants, the apparatus comprising:
  • the path comprises a first portion extending between a lower position and an upper position, the first portion extending at angle to the vertical, and a second portion extending between the upper position and the lower position, whereby, in use, receptacles are moved in a closed path between the upper and lower positions.
  • the apparatus is provided with a path extending between a lower position and an upper position.
  • the apparatus of the present invention moves the receptacles, and hence plants retained within the receptacles, between the lower position and the upper position.
  • the receptacles, and the plans therein are moved from the lower position to the upper position and are returned from the upper position to the lower position in a continuous path.
  • the lower position and upper position are located with respect to each other such that the receptacles move at an angle to the vertical between the two positions.
  • a first receptacle is prevented from completely overlying and obscuring light from reaching a second receptacle beneath it, as is the case with the prior art systems, such as that of WO 02/063945.
  • the apparatus of the present invention may be employed to cultivate plants retained in the receptacles in any suitable location.
  • the apparatus is particularly suitable for use within a growing room, that is any room or facility in which plants are cultivated, propagated and grown, such as a glasshouse, greenhouse or the like.
  • the term 'growing room' is a reference to any partially or wholly enclosed space within which the apparatus may be installed and operated to cultivate plants.
  • examples of growing rooms are greenhouses and glass houses.
  • the growing room may be provided with means for controlling the environment within, in particular controlling the temperature and humidity.
  • the growing room may be provided with natural light, as in the case of a glasshouse.
  • the apparatus of the present invention may comprise means for providing artificial light to the plants as they are moved.
  • the apparatus comprises a support assembly.
  • the support assembly may be constructed in any suitable manner to support the other components of the apparatus.
  • the support assembly may comprise a frame assembly on which the components are mounted and about which the receptacles are moved.
  • the support assembly may be free standing, allowing the apparatus to be positioned where desired and in the position most appropriate for the growing room, the plants being cultivated and other circumstances.
  • the support assembly may be provided with wheels or the like, to facilitate moving the apparatus.
  • the support assembly comprises opposing end frame assemblies, with struts extending therebetween, the receptacles moving along the closed path between the end frame assemblies.
  • One preferred support assembly comprises a pair of opposing, vertical spaced apart A-frames connected by a series of supporting bars or struts. The receptacle move between the A-frames.
  • the support assembly may be formed so as to be adjustable, for example adjustable in terms of its width and/or height. In this way, the apparatus may be sized to suit a particular space or location. In addition, this adjustability of the support assembly allows the closed path to be varied in shape and configuration, for example to suit the growing needs of a range of different plants or crops.
  • the apparatus is arranged on a modular basis, that is comprising one or more modules, each module comprising a support assembly module.
  • the modules may be linked together, for example by having adjacent frame modules connected.
  • the modules may share common components.
  • a single drive means may be provided to move the receptacles of each of a plurality of modules around the closed path. The drive is transferred from one module to an adjacent module by means of a suitable drive coupling.
  • a plurality of modules may share a common system for providing water and/or nutrients to the receptacles and the plants therein.
  • the apparatus of the present invention further comprises a plurality of receptacles for plants.
  • the receptacles are supported by and moveable with respect to the support assembly around a closed path, details of which are provided below.
  • Any suitable receptacle may be used to hold the plants being cultivated.
  • a particularly preferred receptacle is a tray, in particular an elongate tray, with the plurality of trays being most preferably arranged parallel to one another.
  • the configuration and dimensions of the receptacle will be determined by such factors as the size, number and requirements of the plants to be cultivated in the apparatus.
  • the receptacle may be made of any suitable material, for example metal or plastic.
  • the number and arrangement of the receptacles in the apparatus will vary, again according to such factors as the size, number and requirements of the plants being cultivated and grown.
  • the receptacles will be spaced apart by a sufficient distance to allow the plants being cultivated to grow to the desired height without interference from an adjacent receptacle.
  • the receptacles will generally be spaced sufficiently close together to maximise the capacity of the apparatus to cultivate plants, without significantly adversely affecting the plant growth.
  • the receptacles are removable, allowing the type of receptacle to be changed in order to suit the needs of the plants being cultivated.
  • the apparatus may also be arranged such that the spacing or distance between adjacent receptacles moving around the closed path may be varied, again to suit the needs of the plants being cultivated.
  • the receptacles are suspended from suitable support members that move along the closed path. In this way, the
  • receptacles hang vertically beneath the support members at all points along the closed path.
  • the apparatus comprises a closed path along which the receptacles are moved, when the apparatus is in use.
  • the closed path extends between a lower position and an upper position.
  • the closed path comprises a first portion extending between the lower position and the upper position.
  • the first portion of the path extends at an angle to the vertical.
  • the first portion of the path may extend at any suitable angle to the vertical, the angle being determined by such factors as the size and shape of the receptacles and the particular plants being cultivated and their needs.
  • the apparatus may be configured to allow the angle of the first portion of the closed path to be variable, to meet the needs of different plants, in particular by providing the support assembly with one or more portions that are adjustable in length and/or angle.
  • the apparatus is arranged such that the angle of the first portion of the closed path is fixed.
  • the first portion of the closed path preferably extends at an angle of at least 10° to the vertical, more preferably at least 15° to the vertical. However, angles of at least 20°, more preferably at least 25° to the vertical may be used.
  • the first portion of the closed path extends at an angle of less than 75° to the vertical, more preferably an angle of less than 65° to the vertical, still more preferably an angle of less than 50° to the vertical.
  • An angle of less than 45° to the vertical is particularly preferred. It will be appreciated that, while increasing the angle the first portion of the path extends to the vertical will reduce the overlap of adjacent receptacles in the vertical direction, it will increase the length of the first portion of the path, for a given height of the apparatus. This will in turn cause the apparatus to be wider, to accommodate the first path portion of the closed path. Conversely, reducing the angle the first portion of the path extends to the vertical will reduce the length of the first portion and reduce the width of the apparatus.
  • the first portion of the closed path preferably extends at an angle to the vertical in the range of from 10° to 60°, more preferably from 15° to 50°, still more preferably from 20° to 45°, especially from 25° to 40°.
  • the receptacles are moved along the first portion of the closed path at an angle to the vertical, such that a receptacle on the first portion is not completely obscured from the incident light by the receptacle above.
  • the extent to which a receptacle on the first portion of the closed path overlaps the receptacle below it will be determined by the angle of the first portion to the vertical, as well as the size of the receptacle, in particular its width.
  • the first portion of the closed path is preferably arranged to be at an angle whereby the overlap of a receptacle by the adjacent receptacle above it is no more than 75% of the width of the receptacle, more preferably no more than 60% of the width, preferably less than 50% of the width of the receptacle.
  • An arrangement providing for a lower overlap of receptacles may be
  • the receptacles are moved along the first portion of the closed path between the lower position and the upper position.
  • the receptacles may be moved from the lower position to the upper position.
  • the receptacles may be moved from the upper position in the direction of the lower position.
  • the apparatus is preferably configured to allow the direction of movement of the receptacles along the closed path to be changed, to optimise the growing conditions for the plants being cultivated.
  • the apparatus also provides the closed path with a second portion extending from the upper position to the lower position.
  • the second portion may extend at any suitable angle.
  • the second portion of the path may extend between the upper and lower positions substantially vertically.
  • the second portion of the closed path extends at an angle to the vertical. Suitable angles for the second portion of the closed path are as hereinbefore described having reference to the first portion.
  • the second portion of the closed path extends between the upper and lower positions at the same angle as the first portion of the closed path, in particular an angle that is equal and opposite to that of the first portion.
  • the apparatus may be configured to provide the closed path with any suitable configuration, with first and second portions as described above.
  • the closed path may extend horizontally at either one or both of the upper and lower positions between the first and second portions of the closed path.
  • the apparatus is arranged to provide a closed path that is a quadrilateral, when the apparatus is viewed in cross-section, more preferably a closed path that is trapezoidal. With such a trapezoidal arrangement, the first and second portions of the closed path are both inclined to the vertical, for example at the same angle, and the closed path follows a substantially horizontal pattern at both the upper and lower positions.
  • the closed path is triangular, with the lower position corresponding to the base of the triangle, the upper position corresponding to the opposing apex of the triangle, and the first and second portions of the closed path corresponding to the remaining two opposing sides of the triangle.
  • the first and second portions of the closed path are of the same length, that is the closed path follows an isosceles triangle configuration.
  • the apparatus of the present invention further comprises means for moving the receptacles along the closed path of the apparatus.
  • the receptacles may be moved by any suitable means.
  • the apparatus may comprise a fixed track or the like by which the receptacles are supported and along which the receptacles are moved.
  • the apparatus may comprise a movable support means that extends along and is moved along the closed path.
  • Suitable movable support means include a chain, cable, belt or the like, for example passing over or around one or more sprockets or pulleys.
  • a drive means is provided to move the receptacles, for example a motor.
  • the apparatus comprises a pair of spaced apart movable support assemblies, between which a plurality of receptacles is supported.
  • Each movable support assembly comprises a chain or belt extending around the closed path and retained on the path by a plurality of sprockets or pulleys, in turn mounted to the support assembly.
  • the apparatus of the present invention may be provided in a plurality of modules.
  • Each module may comprise its own, independent means for moving the receptacles about the closed path of the module.
  • components of the means for moving the receptacles are shared by the modules.
  • a single motor is provided to provide drive to a plurality of modules. Adjacent modules are connected by means of a drive coupling, transferring the drive from a first module to a second module.
  • Such an arrangement is particularly flexible, as additional modules may be included simply by connecting a further module to the drive coupling of the existing modules in the arrangement.
  • the apparatus of the present invention may be arranged to fit the available space and to be flexible in the number of plants that may be grown, for example to accommodate changes in demand for the plants over time.
  • the apparatus may further comprise means for providing nutrients and/or water to the receptacles.
  • the apparatus may comprise a feeding station disposed on the closed path, through which the receptacles are caused to pass when the apparatus is in use.
  • the feeding station provides the nutrients and/or water required by the plants for propagation and growth.
  • the composition and amount of the nutrients provided in this manner will be determined by the type of plants being cultivated and their stage of development. Suitable nutrient compositions and their manner of delivery to the plants in the receptacles are known in the art.
  • a single feeding station may be provided, in particular for relatively small installations. Alternatively, two or more feeding stations may be provided, as determined by the scale of the apparatus and the number and type of plants being grown. Both water and nutrients may be provided together in a single feeding station.
  • the apparatus may comprise separate stations for providing nutrients to the receptacles and for irrigation.
  • the apparatus of the present invention may be arranged in a plurality of separate modules.
  • Each module may be provided with one or more feeding stations, as described above, as required.
  • the present invention provides a system for growing plants comprising a plurality of modules, each module comprising an apparatus as hereinbefore described.
  • the modules may operate entirely independently of one another, for example to allow each module to be provided with a particular type of plant and the operation of the module selected to optimise the growth of the plants.
  • the modules may share one or more components, for example a feeding station or a drive means, also as described above.
  • the present invention provides a growing room comprising an apparatus or a system as described hereinbefore.
  • the present invention provides a method of growing plants, the method comprising:
  • the plants causing the plants to move along a closed path, the closed path having an upper position and a lower position and comprising a first portion extending between the lower position and the upper position, the first portion extending at an angle to the vertical.
  • a particularly preferred closed path is one that is triangular, in particular an isosceles triangle.
  • the speed of movement of the plants along the closed path will be determined by such factors as the surrounding prevailing conditions, in particular the intensity of light and the direction of the incident light on the closed path.
  • the means for moving the receptacles is preferably adjustable to allow the speed of movement of the receptacles to be varied, for example by means of a variable speed motor and/or transmission assembly.
  • Typical speeds of movement of the plants along the closed path are in the range of from 0.1 to 10 meters per minute, preferably 0.2 to 7.5, more preferably 0.25 to 5 meters per minute.
  • the method of the present invention may further comprise providing the plants with nutrients and/or water, again as described above.
  • Figure 1 is an end elevational view of an apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a front elevational view of the apparatus of Figure 1 in the direction II;
  • Figure 3 is a front elevational view of a system of the present invention comprising a plurality of modules, each module being an apparatus as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the apparatus 2 comprises a support assembly 4, having opposing and spaced apart end frame members 6 connected by horizontal support struts 8.
  • Each end frame member 6 extends substantially vertically and is the form of a substantially triangular 'A' frame, having a base 8 and equal sides 10.
  • Each end frame member further has two lower apexes 12a, 12b, and an upper apex 12c, opposite the base 8.
  • Legs 14 extend from each end frame member 6 to the ground.
  • the base 8 of each end frame member 6 corresponds to a lower position in the apparatus, while the upper apex 12c of each end frame member 6 corresponds to an upper position in the apparatus.
  • the end frame members 6 are shown in Figures 1 and 2 as being fixed in their configuration.
  • the end frame members 6 may each be formed from a plurality of separate frame components, connected by suitable means, such as joints.
  • the end frame members 6 may be adjustable by altering the length and/or position of the respective frame components, for example to change the overall height of the end frame members, change the overall width and/or the overall shape of the end frame members.
  • the sides 10 of the frame members 6 may be varied in length to adjust the overall height of the frame members, while keeping the angle at the upper apex the same. This will in turn require the length of the base 8 of each frame member 6 to be varied accordingly.
  • Each end frame member 6 is provided with a sprocket 20 adjacent each apex 12a, 12b, 12c, each sprocket 20 being rotatably mounted on a shaft 22 extending through the end frame member and secured by a mounting plate 24.
  • a toothed belt 26 extends around the sprockets 20 of each end frame member 6.
  • An electric motor 28 is mounted on one end frame member 6 adjacent the apex 12a and provides rotational drive to the respective sprocket 20 through a gearbox 30. The remaining sprockets 20 are arranged to idle and rotate under the action of the belts 26 being caused to move.
  • a plurality of spaced apart support rods 32 extend horizontally between the belts 26 and are rigidly connected at each to the respective belt.
  • the support rods 32 are evenly distributed along the entire length of the belts, as shown most clearly in Figure 1.
  • Support brackets 34 extend downwards from each support rod and are arranged in pairs.
  • the support brackets 34 are mounted on their respective support rod 32 so as to freely rotate about the rod and hang vertically downwards therefrom.
  • the pairs of support brackets 34 of each rod 32 support a respective generally rectangular tray 40.
  • each support rod 32 is provided with a plurality of trays 40 arranged along substantially the entire length thereof.
  • a support rod 32 may be provided with more shorter trays or fewer longer trays, as required.
  • each support rod may be provided with a single elongate tray extending substantially the entire distance between the frame members 6. Plants to be grown are placed in the trays 40, with a suitable growth medium, as required.
  • the belts 26 extend around the sprockets 20 on the end frame members 6 to form a closed path along which the trays 40 and plants therein may be moved.
  • the sprockets 20 are arranged on the end frame members 6 such that the belts 26 extend and are movable in a triangular pattern.
  • the path followed by the belts 26 can be considered to have a first portion A and a second portion B, extending at angles a and ⁇ respectively to the vertical.
  • the angles a and ⁇ are equal and both 20° It will be appreciated that different angles may be selected for a and ⁇ , which may be the same or different.
  • the single sprocket 20 shown adjacent the upper apex 12c may be replaced by two or more similar sprockets, spaced apart horizontally at the upper apex 12c.
  • the closed path defined around the sprockets 20 is widened at its upper portion, increasing the clearance between the first and second portions A and B of the path at the upper apex 12c. This in turn provides a greater distance between adjacent trays at this point and the plants they contain.
  • the apparatus 2 is provided with a feeding station 42 adjacent the first portion A of the closed path, comprising an outlet for nutrients and/or water to be dispensed into the trays as they pass the feeding station.
  • the feeding station may be arranged to provide nutrients and/or water continuously or intermittently.
  • the apparatus may further comprise means for detecting the presence of a tray in the correct location with respect to the feeding station 42, to ensure that nutrients and/or water are dispensed into the tray with minimal spillage and waste. Suitable detection means are known in the art.
  • the apparatus may comprise two or more feeding stations, as required, for example with separate stations for supplying nutrients and water. The feeding stations are supplied with water and/or nutrients from a suitable reservoir or tank (not shown for clarity).
  • the motor 28 is operated to provide drive through the gearbox 30 to the sprocket 20, causing the sprocket to rotate, in turn causing the belts 26 to move around the sprockets 20 along the closed path.
  • This causes the trays 40 and the plants to move along the closed path.
  • the trays 40 move upwards from the base 8 of the end frame members to the apex 12c along the first portion A of the closed path and downwards from the apex 12c to the base 8 along the second portion B of the closed path.
  • the closed path is completed by the trays 40 moving horizontally parallel to the base 8 of the end frame members 6.
  • the direction of travel of the trays 40 is shown by way of arrow R in Figure 1.
  • the trays 40 may be moved in the opposite direction along the closed path, as required. As each tray passes the feeding station 42, water and/or nutrients are dispensed into the tray in the appropriate amounts. The trays 40 and the plants therein are moved at a speed appropriate for the conditions and the optimum growth of the plants. For example, the speed may be in the range of from 0.25 to 5.0 meters per minute.
  • each tray 40 when in operation, the plants in each tray 40 are exposed to high amounts of the incident light, as indicated by arrows L, in particular as they pass along each of the first and second portions A and B of the closed path and past the upper apex 12c of the end frame members 6.
  • the speed of movement along the closed path may be controlled using the electric motor 28 to ensure optimum conditions for the growth of the plants in the trays 40.
  • the system comprises a plurality of modules 104a to 104d, each of which comprises an apparatus as shown in Figures 1 and 2 and described above.
  • the module 104a is provided with an electric motor 28 and gearbox 30 to provide rotational drive to the relevant sprocket 20.
  • the sprockets 20 of adjacent modules are connected by a drive coupling 106, whereby in use drive is transferred from the electric motor 28 to all modules in the system.
  • the number of modules 104 included in the system may be selected according to the prevailing circumstances, for example space available, demand for plants, etc.
  • the size and power of the motor 28 and the gearbox 30 may be selected according to the number of modules to be employed.
  • the number of modules being linked together may also have an effect on the size of the drive shafts used to connect the motor and gearbox to the sprockets, as well as the drive couplings between adjacent modules.
  • the operation of the system of Figure 3 is as described above in relation to the apparatus of Figures 1 and 2.
  • the apparatus of the present invention is particularly advantageous as the support assembly, in particular the frame members 6, and the other components can be arranged to be easily and quickly assembled and disassembled. This allows the apparatus to be stored when not in use and shipped in a compact state.
  • the frame members from a plurality of variable or adjustable components, as described hereinbefore, the apparatus may be assembled to suit a particular location and/or set of growing conditions for given plants or crops.

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L'invention porte sur un appareil (2) de culture de plantes, l'appareil (2) comprenant un ensemble support (4), une pluralité de réceptacles (40) portés par l'ensemble support (4) et pouvant se déplacer par rapport à celui-ci, des moyens de déplacement des réceptacles (40) le long d'une voie par rapport à l'ensemble support, la voie comprenant une première partie (A) s'étendant entre une position inférieure et une position supérieure, la première partie s'étendant en biais par rapport à la verticale, et une seconde partie (B) s'étendant entre la position supérieure et la position inférieure, les réceptacles (40) étant, en cours d'utilisation, déplacés sur une voie fermée entre les positions supérieure et inférieure. L'appareil peut être modulaire. L'invention porte également sur une pièce de culture, telle qu'une serre ou quelque chose d'analogue, comprenant un tel appareil. Un procédé de culture de plantes comprend le fait d'amener les plantes à se déplacer sur une voie fermée, la voie fermée ayant une position supérieure et une position inférieure et comprenant une première partie s'étendant entre la position inférieure et la position supérieure, la première partie s'étendant en biais par rapport à la verticale.
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