2023-03-25

Indoor growers fight pests and diseases with LED lighting

Horticultural lighting in indoor growing facilities and nighttime treatment with specific wavelengths on outdoor crops are under review for effectiveness in reducing pests and diseases that impact yields and profits. New research suggests that indoor growers and greenhouse operators use lighting in order to increase the effectiveness of fighting pests as part of an Integrated Pest Management program. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a holistic approach to managing pests that combines methods and strategies, including physical, biological, and chemical processes. IPM cre...
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The CLEDIA project, co-financed by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes A group of logos with different names AI-generated content may be incorrect. Region and Bpifrance has just been completed after three years of collaborative innovation between P... READ MORE

Seoul Semiconductor has developed an innovative LED light source—SunLike—that reproduces a spectrum nearly identical to natural sunlight. The technology is gaining attention for its positive effects on eye health, including reducing ... READ MORE