Because of its cold light source and adjustable spectrum characteristics, light-emitting diode (LED) is widely used in modern agriculture, it can promote the growth and photomorphogenesis of the plant, also can improve yield and quality. Here, we introduce the advantages of LED over traditional light sources, and analyze the effects of different wavelengths of light on phototrophic plants and the ways in which different light detection systems interact in plants. We also analyze the effects of LED illumination on plants, the response of plants to LED illumination systems. In addition, we summarize the typical LED supplement light devices and intelligent control system in the world, and introduce their working methods and advantages respectively. Finally, we look forward to the future development direction and application prospects of LED with the intelligent control and machine in modern agriculture.
Background
Lettuce is a vegetable that is increasingly consumed globally, given its nutritional quality. Plant factories with artificial lighting can produce high-yield and high-quality plants. High plant density in these systems speeds up leaf senescence. Wasted energy and lower yield raised labor expenses are some of the bottlenecks associated with this farming system. In order to increase lettuce yields and quality in the plant factory, it is essential to develop cultivating techniques using artificial lighting.
Methods
Romaine lettuce was grown under a developed “movable downward lighting combined with supplemental adjustable sideward lighting system” (C-S) and under a system without supplemental sideward lighting (N-S) in a plant factory. The effects of C-S on lettuce’s photosynthetic characteristics, plant yield, and energy consumption relative to plants grown under a system without N-S were studied.
Results
Romaine lettuce growth and light energy consumption in the plant factory were both influenced favorably by supplementary adjustable sideward lighting. The number of leaves, stem diameter, fresh and dry weights, chlorophyll a and b concentration, and biochemical content (soluble sugar and protein) all increased sharply. The energy consumption was substantially higher in the N-S treatment than the C-S.
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