White LEDs for plant applications

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November 12, 2018 - Author: Erik Runkle

Many horticultural lighting fixtures combine blue and red LEDs. However, there are merits to using fixtures that partly or completely contain white LEDs.

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Tags: floriculture, greenhouse light management, light management in greenhouses and controlled environments

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Erik Runkle

Erik Runkle
runkleer@msu.edu

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