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The efficiency and output of commercial agricultural as it exists today is greatly influenced by natural environmental conditions. Production under a controlled environment such as a Vegetable Factory concept may be considered to overcome these problems. The Modular Growing Component Salad Machine (MGCSM), which was built in 1992, has recently undergone major design changes. Use of red and blue LEDs are being considered to replace high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps. This modification can reduce mass, weight and energy consumption. If this growing system can be manufactured at an affordable cost to be used for profitable agricultural production on Earth for growing flavorful, pesticide free, healthier vegetables with minimal labor requirements.

The use of Superheated Steam (SHS) has been known for nearly 100 years. Utilization of SHS has been limited due to lack of technological development and knowledge about its potential application. SHS is achieved by heating the saturated steam to temperatures exceeding 100° C. This research was conducted to investigate the multipurpose applications of superheated steam particularly for cooking, which is an area lacking in technological developments. Even under normal or hypo baric conditions, high thermal energy from combined latent and superheat generated from a carbon-heating element controlled by varying electromagnetic induction. Multiple applications includes instrument sterilization, sterilization and deodorization of air, material recovery, removal of contaminants, induction of chemical reactions and cooking.