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Optimizing Air Quality in Cannabis Cultivation with ASPRA Purifiers
Reducing Fungal Spores and Improving Plant Health
Maintaining optimal air quality is essential in cannabis cultivation, as high humidity fosters fungal spores and airborne pathogens that threaten plant health and yield. Many common fungi, including Botrytis, Powdery Mildew, and Aspergillus, spread easily through the air, causing diseases and reducing crop quality.
To address these challenges, ASPRA air purification systems were introduced across cannabis cultivation facilities in the USA, Portugal, and the Netherlands. By reducing fungal spores and airborne contaminants by 40–45%, ASPRA purifiers have helped create a cleaner and healthier environment, enhancing plant growth and overall yield.
About the Project
Indoor air quality plays a crucial role in plant cultivation, especially in cannabis facilities where high humidity is necessary for optimal growth. However, this also creates a breeding ground for fungal spores and pathogens, leading to diseases that reduce the quality, yield, and shelf life of plants.
To combat these issues, ASPRA recirculation air purifiers were deployed across multiple cultivation sites, targeting airborne contaminants and bioaerosols. The implementation of ASPRA systems not only reduced fungal spores by up to 45% but also enhanced air circulation, odor control, and energy efficiency, ensuring a cleaner and more productive growing environment.
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Summary
1. Problem
High concentrations of particles and fungal spores between plants.
2. Solution
Ensuring clean air circulation and preventing recirculated contaminated air.
3. Result
40–45% reduction in fungal spores and improved plant health and yield.
Highlights
Achieved 40–45% reduction in fungal spores.
Improved plant health, quality, and yield.
Significant dust and pathogen reduction in trimming rooms.
Energy-efficient air purification with adaptable designs.
Detailed Approach
Problem Description
Indoor cannabis cultivation requires high humidity for optimal plant growth, but this also creates an ideal environment for fungal spores and pathogens such as Botrytis, Powdery Mildew, and Aspergillus. These airborne contaminants spread easily between plants through ventilation, movement, and bioaerosols, leading to plant diseases that significantly impact crop quality and productivity.
Additionally, the strong odors produced in cultivation facilities can cause nuisance in surrounding areas, requiring an effective air purification system that not only removes particulates and bioaerosols but also addresses odor control while maintaining energy efficiency.
The Solution
To create a healthier growing environment, ASPRA recirculation air purifiers were implemented in various cannabis cultivation facilities across the USA, Portugal, and the Netherlands. These systems were strategically placed in cultivation, drying, and trimming rooms, effectively reducing particulate matter, fungal spores, and bioaerosols.
For retrofitting existing facilities, the ASPRA L Mobile, ASPRA L 5000, and ASPRA MT25 gas scrubber were introduced, while ASPRA Lite/S400 Series were installed in trimming and drying rooms. These air purification systems actively removed contaminants from the air while reducing odor emissions, creating a cleaner and more controlled cultivation environment.
The Result
The implementation of ASPRA systems delivered remarkable improvements in air quality across all cultivation facilities. The purification process resulted in a 40–45% reduction in fungal spores, effectively minimizing the spread of plant diseases. Additionally, in trimming rooms, dust concentrations were reduced by over 75%, further enhancing cleanliness and product quality.
Cultivation centers have reported higher plant yields, better quality crops, and improved facility conditions, with some now integrating ASPRA purification into their standard facility designs. The energy-efficient operation of ASPRA systems not only ensures a cleaner growing space but also reduces operational costs and carbon footprint.
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