In this podcast episode of the Urban Agriculture podcast, the hosts engage in a conversation with Professor Joel Cuello, discussing his contributions to the development of sustainable biological and agricultural innovations. Topics covered include bioregenerative space life support, crop hydroponics, plant tissue culture, micropropagation, and the industrial-scale production of algae, plant cells, and microbial cultures.
Who is Professor Joel L. Cuello?
Professor Joel L. Cuello, a distinguished figure in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at The University of Arizona, also serves as the Director of the Global Initiative for Strategic Agriculture in Dry Lands (GISAD). Renowned globally for his expertise, he specializes in designing sustainable biological and agricultural systems. His work spans various applications, including bioregenerative space life support, hydroponics, and industrial-scale production of algae and microbial cultures. Noteworthy inventions include the patented Accordion photobioreactors and the groundbreaking Vertical Greenbox® Solution for Vertical Farming 2.0.
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