United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has launched a Smart Mushroom House at its Al Foah Research Farm, aiming to support food security efforts and give students hands-on research experience.
The new facility uses Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to help grow mushrooms in controlled conditions. It is part of the university's wider work to support the UAE's National Food Security Strategy 2051.
Developed by a research team from the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, the project focuses on turning date palm waste and other organic materials into useful growing substrates for mushrooms. Officials said the initiative supports sustainable farming in dry environments like the UAE, while also promoting the idea of recycling agricultural waste.
The Smart Mushroom House allows researchers to control temperature, humidity, lighting, and ventilation through smart systems. It includes three cultivation tents and a central incubator, which helps simulate different climate conditions.
Read more at Gulf News
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