LED lighting treatment helps to lower energy cost without affecting fruit quality

Q.  LED lighting treatment can be a feasible alternative to HPS in greenhouse operations. What does HPS stand for?
- Published on 29 Dec 15

a. High pressure solar lamps
b. High pressure sodium lamps
c. High powered sodium lamps
d. None of the above

ANSWER: High pressure sodium lamps
 
Supplemental light emitting diode lighting treatment can assist greenhouse tomato growers to reduce energy cost without impacting fruit quality attributes, as per new research. Findings indicate that energy savings LED could be an alternative to HPS or high pressure sodium lamps in greenhouse operations. LEDs have a potential for influencing phytochemical and labour profile of numerous high value crops.

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