Effect of Lights and Lighting Systems on Flowers and Ornamental Plants
Mithilaa. BA
Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
M. Kavitha*
Controllerate of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
S. Padmapriya
Controllerate of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
E. Parameswari
Controllerate of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Artificial lighting, Flower crop, Growth, Ornamental
Abstract
Lights play a vital role in the development of plant parts and its process called photosynthesis. This light can be provided to the plants with the help of natural source i.e., the direct sun light or by artificial supplementation through various forms of lights sources by chronological development of light bulbs from INC bulbs, MHL, HPS Lamps, CFL, LED lights. This article throws light on the effects of the use of various forms of lights in individuals and in combinations of lights of varying wavelengths and varying duration on the flower crops, ornamental flowers and foliages which is mainly gaining importance in vertical walls and indoor gardening, also in the use of decorative light purposes.
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