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Results Crop Farm Using UbiGro to increase 16% for Cannabis

+16% Boost in Cannabis

May 10, 2023

+16% Boost in Cannabis Production AT A GLANCE Results Crop Farm Location After ten weeks of cultivation, dry, trimmed harvest weights were reported. Dry yield measurements showed an additional 7.5 lbs of product harvested from plants under UbiGro, equivalent to a +16.0% increase in total dry yield. 248 Hybrid Cannabis Plants with two different strains: Wedding Cake and Ice Cream Cake. Both are broad leaf Indica-dominant hybrids Little Hill Cultivators Over the 4-yr life of the installed UbiGro product, the farm would benefit from $97,500 in additional profit from this 20ft x 108ft greenhouse alone. Trinity Co., CA, USA. DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY PDF ABOUT THE PROJECT UbiGro was installed at Little Hill Cultivators farm in Trinity County, California, to explore innovative cannabis farming solutions aimed at boosting cannabis production. For this pivotal plant trial in cannabis farming, UbiGro was strategically deployed to cover half of a 20ft x 108 ft greenhouse, creating a direct comparison with the other half that remained unchanged and served as the control. This setup was designed to rigorously evaluate the impact of UbiGro on cannabis yield enhancement within the context of cannabis production. The product was expertly mounted above the lateral purlins and beneath the polyethylene cover, ensuring optimal light diffusion and growth conditions for cannabis farming. The trial encompassed a total of 248 cannabis plants, with a focus on two specific strains to assess the versatility and efficacy of UbiGro across different genetic profiles in enhancing cannabis yields. Of these, 194 plants (78%) were of the Wedding Cake strain (Cherry Pie x Girl Scout Cookies), known for its tall stature and larger internodal spacing, coupled with a slightly extended finishing time of 1-2 weeks, indicative of its potential for increased cannabis production. The remaining 54 plants (22%) were of the Ice Cream Cake strain (Gelato x Wedding Cake), another broad-leaf Indica-dominant hybrid, showcasing the application of UbiGro across diverse cannabis strains for enhanced production outcomes. “To me, the product has proven itself.” – Owner, Little Hill Cultivators All conditions were kept identical for both sides of the experiment: plant size uniformity, planting density, strain layout, watering and nutrient regimen, humidity and temperature, harvesting and pruning regimen, integrated pest management regimen, etc. The cultivation team at Little Hill Cultivators made qualitative observations of the crop during the growth cycle. They noted that the plants under the UbiGro product showed an obvious enhanced vegetative growth, exemplified by an increase in height, width and overall foliage, filling more aisle space than their control counterparts. The grower also observed larger, fuller buds on the UbiGro side. After ten weeks of cultivation, dry, trimmed harvest weights were reported. Dry yield measurements showed an additional 7.5 lbs of product harvested from plants under UbiGro, equivalent to a +16.0% increase in total dry yield. No differences in trichome color, finishing time, bud color, bud odor/flavor, or overall quality were observed. After ten weeks of cultivation, dry, trimmed harvest weights were reported. Dry yield measurements showed an additional 7.5 lbs of product harvested from plants under UbiGro, equivalent to a +16.0% increase in total dry yield. No differences in trichome color, finishing time, bud color, bud odor/flavor, or overall quality were observed. Samples of both strains were taken from both sides of the plant trial and were sent to CW Analytical Laboratories (Oakland, CA) for cannabinoid and terpene testing. Total terpene content for the Wedding Cake strain grown under the UbiGro product was improved compared to those grown under the control (+12.9%, relative). Total cannabinoid content was moderately increased for Weddi ng Cake flowers grown under UbiGro (+3.6%, relative). Total terpene content for the Ice Cream Cake strain grown under UbiGro were slightly reduced compared to those grown under the control (-9.1%, relative). Total cannabinoid content was moderately increased for Ice Cream Cake flowers grown under the UbiGro film (+1.9%, relative). Testing accuracy for terpenes and cannabinoids typically has error bars ±10% (relative). Therefore, we conclude that UbiGro had a negligible effect on terpene and cannabinoid content of both strains, except for the +12.9% relative terpene boost in Wedding Cake, which may be a significant result just above the variance threshold. Further trials on the strain would be needed to verify this behavior. Potency Summary: Wedding Cake Terpenes UbiGro: 3.5% Control: 3.1% Rel. Change: +12.9% Total Cannabinoids UbiGro: 23.08% Control: 22.27% Rel. Change: +3.6% Potency Summary: Ice Cream Cake Terpenes UbiGro: 2.0% Control: 2.2% Rel. Change: -9.1% Total Cannabinoids UbiGro: 19.77% Control: 19.40% Rel. Change: +1.9% ECONOMICS OF CANNABIS FARMING Full Season Round (August – November) A yield enhancement in cannabis farming improves the economics of a cannabis production farm, but what is that yield enhancement worth to the cannabis farmer? Taking this experiment as a case study in cannabis yields, we can calculate the value that the yield-boosting UbiGro film brings to the economics of the cannabis farming operation. For this trial in cannabis production, the half of the greenhouse with UbiGro boosted the cannabis yield by 7.5 lbs (+$8.68/ft2 in wholesale revenue) compared to the control in the cannabis farming setting. The farm sells trimmed cannabis for $1250/lb wholesale. If UbiGro had been deployed over the entire greenhouse and achieved the same cannabis yield boost, the farm would have obtained an additional $18,750 in wholesale revenue for that greenhouse in the context of cannabis yields. Since the greenhouse can produce two cannabis crops per year, the yield boost in cannabis production could potentially be realized twice per year, which could result in an increase in revenue from UbiGro of $37,500 per year, per greenhouse in cannabis farming economics. CONCLUSION To quantify the value of the increase in revenue from improving cannabis yields through innovative cannabis farming solutions, we must calculate the increased profit associated with cannabis production enhancements. There are variable costs associated with producing and selling this additional cannabis product, including harvesting, drying/curing, trimming, packaging, and transportation, which are crucial components of efficient cannabis production management. However, fixed costs, which encompass expenses such as real estate (rent/mortgage), heating/cooling, electricity, marketing, and

UbiQD: UbiGro luminescent film improving cannabis yield through spectral modification

December 17, 2021

2023 Nobel Prize for Quantum Dots Validates the Broad Applicability of UbiQD’s Core Technology December 14, 2023 2022 UbiQD Launches Two New Greenhouse Film Products for UbiGro November 22, 2022 UbiQD and Heliene Initiate Joint Development of Agrivoltaic Modules for Greenhouses March 22, 2022 UbiQD Shares New Greenhouse Case Studies, Launches UbiGro.com AgTech Website February 8, 2022 2021 UbiQD: UbiGro luminescent film improving cannabis yield through spectral modification December 17, 2021 UbiQD Installs Quantum Dot Solar Window Pilots in Commercial Buildings November 1, 2021 2020 The Coupling of Nanotechnology & Luminescent Films to Optimize Greenhouse Quality October 12, 2020 From Farm to Table: Quantum Dots that Do It All September 24, 2020 Q&A: Nanosys, UbiQD Bring Quantum Dots to Agriculture September 15, 2020 Space Veggies: How Quantum Dots Help Grow Vegetables on Earth & in Space July 16, 2020 UbiQD & Solvay Announce Greenhouse Technology Development Partnership July 7, 2020 Quantum Dots Shift Sunlight’s Spectrum to Speed Plant Growth June 4, 2020 Quantum Dots Enhance Horticultural Efficiency of Sunlight in Greenhouses June 1, 2020 Greenhouse Technology Boosts Crop Yields Up To 20% May 28, 2020 Layer Of Light Helps Plants Get More From The Sun May 25, 2020 This Tech Makes Sunlight More Potent So Normal Greenhouses Can Grow More May 21, 2020 UbiQD and Nanosys Partner to Improve Greenhouse Crop Yields May 20, 2020 This ‘Quantum Dot’ Tech Helps Grow More Plants By Making Sunlight More Powerful May 20, 2020 Quantum Dot Technology for Bigger Yields and Renewable Energy, with UbiQD April 5, 2020 Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Finalist February 7, 2020 Cannabis Today Podcast – Steve Blank January 11, 2020 2019 Photosynthetically Efficient Colors for Crop Growth and Biomass Accumulation December 7, 2019 NASA Awards UbiQD Second, Larger Contract to “Tailor the Solar Spectrum for Enhanced Crop Yield for Space Missions” December 2, 2019 Harvesting Of Red Light Accelerates Plant Growth November 17, 2019 Frost & Sullivan Best Practice Award November 5, 2019 Technological Advances Help Optimize Greenhouse Sunlight April 2, 2019 UbiQD Wins 2019 SXSW Pitch Competition, Hyper-Connected Communities Category March 19, 2019 10 Killer Agricultural Technologies February 1, 2019 “UbiGro® is well proven in cannabis production, so now it’s time to sell the product and get it into more greenhouses,” says Eric Moody, Director of Sales at UbiQD. UbiQD is a nanotechnology company using quantum dots to produce luminescent films, with its UbiGro film developed specifically for greenhouse applications. UbiGro is a luminescent greenhouse film that creates a layer of light in the greenhouse by converting blue and ultraviolet photons into longer wavelengths, namely red and orange. In doing so, UbiGro modifies the natural spectrum to resemble that of HPS lighting, which has proven superior in cannabis production. While UbiGro, orange in appearance, has an emission peak around 600 nm, the film emission includes a shoulder reaching 750 nm, thus including some far red. Explore the revolutionary impact of UbiGro luminescent film on optimizing crop production and advancing cannabis technology in greenhouse applications. Through spectral modification, UbiGro maximize cannabis yield and transforms overall crop cultivation. Tailored specifically for greenhouses, it seamlessly integrates with cutting-edge cannabis technology to enhance efficiency and quality. UbiGro, backed by proven results and testimonials, stands as a beacon for sustainable agriculture. Envisioning the future, it promises to play a pivotal role in global agriculture, hinting at ongoing advancements. According to Damon Hebert, Director of Agriculture Research at UbiQD, “UbiQD has more than 30 patents on our technology. While others could make a different luminescent film, we have patented our chemical processes for agricultural use and to use non-toxic materials. Other quantum dot systems are typically based on cadmium and lead, which are toxic.” UbiGro demonstrates consistently positive results for cannabis productionSince agricultural research is the cornerstone of UbiQD’s development process, UbiQD works closely with growers to design trials and evaluate the impacts of UbiGro on crop production. In July 2020, UbiQD partnered with the Sacred Garden medical cannabis facility in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to install UbiGro films over 3,000 square feet. The trial area included 182 plants among four varieties. Throughout the ten-week trial, cannabis plants grown under UbiGro showed enhanced growth rates and an overall yield increase of 8%. Similarly, Little Hill Cultivators in Trinity Co., California, tested UbiGro over a 2,160-square foot area with 248 plants and two strains. The growers reported enhanced vegetative growth and a 16% increase in total dry yield after 10 weeks. As a final example, Frontier Farms in Hood River, Oregon, installed UbiGro in one of its 40 greenhouses and reported a 7.7% increase in wet yield. Further details about case studies can be found on the UbiGro website. UbiQD working to develop crop-, cultivar-specific filmsAccording to Damon, UbiQD is experimenting with its technology to eventually provide growers with a range of options differing in color, quantum dot concentration, and form factor to develop crop- and cultivar-specific luminescent films. “The goal is to balance the luminescent effect with the transmission of PAR light through the film. Our commercially available orange film is 85% transmissive to PAR photons, but when we double the quantum dot concentration, the transmission decreases to around 78%. We don’t want to lose too many PAR photons; we just want to convert blue and UV into red wavelengths,” explains Damon. In 2021, UbiQD added a sales department to the company to drive UbiGro sales and installation throughout the greenhouse industry, both for cannabis and non-cannabis crops alike. View article Share:

Greenhouse Cultivation: The Solution for Feeding the Planet

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wet yield showed an extra 47 lbs (estimated 7.0 lbs dry) harvested from the greenhouse with UbiGro installed, equivalent to a +8.0% increase in total yield compared to test plants grown in the control greenhouse. No differences in trichome color, finishing time, bud color, bud odor/flavor, or overall quality were observed.

+8.0% Yield Increase in Cannabis

November 25, 2020

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA | Wet yield showed an extra 47 lbs (estimated 7.0 lbs dry) harvested from the greenhouse with UbiGro installed, equivalent to a +8.0% increase in total yield compared to test plants grown in the control greenhouse. No differences in trichome color, finishing time, bud color, bud odor/flavor, or overall quality were observed.

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“UbiGro films are electricity-free, whereas modifying the light spectrum by LEDs requires electricity.” – Damon Hebert

+20% Boost in Tomatoes

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+9-13% Boost in Red Romaine Lettuce Trial

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UA-CEAC | UbiQD partnered with the University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (UA-CEAC) to enhance the lighting component of the Mars-Lunar Greenhouse prototype to improve the food production for the system. This project was funded by NASA, and the goal of the study was to prove feasibility that changing the spectral quality of the light spectrum by QD films would improve lettuce crop yield.