A recent study published in Horticulturae has demonstrated the significant benefits of LED supplementary lighting on winter-grown watermelon plants. Researchers assessed three lighting conditions: natural daylight and two intensities of LED lighting at 900 and 1500 µmol/m²/s. The findings revealed that the 900 µmol/m²/s LED intensity notably enhanced chlorophyll content and increased the plants’ calcium and magnesium levels, leading to a 31% increase in yield per plant compared to the control. Additionally, this lighting treatment improved the quality of the fruit, resulting in higher sugar content and faster ripening. In conclusion, the study highlights the effectiveness of lower intensity LED lighting in promoting growth, yield, and quality in winter watermelon cultivation.
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https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9710101/enhancing-the-growth-of-winter-watermelon-with-led-lighting/
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