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Growth, flowering and climate (81)

20 Oct 2023

USDA FNRI: A Closer Look at the Effect of White LEDs on Plant Performance

Jiyong Shin, Nathan Kelly, and Erik S. Runkle, Michigan State University

Evaluation of the influence of light at the same total intensity (photon flux density, or PFD) using three different types of white LEDs, combined with light from red LEDs, while keeping the blue PFD constant in kale and lettuce.

Runkle WhiteLEDStudy Article (900 KB)

20 Oct 2023

USDA FNRI: Several Consequences of Growing Too Cool

Erik Runkle, Michigan State University

Discussion of the consequences of lowering greenhouse air temperature including slower rooting during propagation and longer crop production time.

Runkle GrowingTooCool Article (388 KB)

20 Oct 2023

USDA FNRI: The Importance of Transpiration

Erik Runkle, Michigan State University

Discussion of the specific functions of transpiration, as well as the different cultural and environmental factors in controlled environments that can influence the process.

Runkle Transpiration Article (2656 KB)

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