Daily light integral & flowering of annuals

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November 23, 2010 - Author: Matthew Blanchard and Erik Runkle

The daily light integral can influence crop timing and quality characteristics including branching, flower number, and flower size. This article presents research-based information on how light quantity influences production of annual bedding plants.

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Tags: annual bedding plants, floriculture, light management in greenhouses and controlled environments

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Erik Runkle

Erik Runkle
runkleer@msu.edu

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