The Importance of Light Quality in Controlled-Environment Agriculture

Light spectrum plays an important role in plant growth, morphology, and development. Plants have evolved a sophisticated photoreceptor system capable of perceiving small changes on the light spectrum. Plants use spectral changes as information to adapt and increase survival and reproduction. Because of this, by understanding plant-light interactions, we are able to use light as a tool to change plant responses to meet human needs.

An upcoming webinar coordinated by the GLASE program will outline the importance of light quality and provide examples of the commercial applicability of spectral manipulation. Information will be presented by Dr. Ricardo Hernandez, an Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University who is focused on Controlled Environment Agriculture research and teaching. He has worked in the field of spectral optimization for more than 10 years. In addition to his academic appointment, Ricardo is also a co-founder of two start-ups focused on the use of controlled environment technology and strategies to produce young plants.

The webinar takes place on Nov. 19 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Click here for more information and to register.