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Maximizing Plant Production using Light Emitting Diode Arrays
This proposal is for the development and optimization of light emitting diodes (LEDs) for plant
growth. The development of LEDs over the complete range (and beyond) of photosynthetically active
radiation (PAR: 400 – 700nm) now allows focused research into the effect of wavelength on specific
plant responses. The LEDs produce light in a narrow spectrum (+/- 10nm) at intensities approaching
full sunlight. This project consists of characterizing LED arrays developed by our organization
sponsor and other sources to determine the arrays light intensity, spectral quality, energy usage, and
lifespan which will be used to optimize the design of future LED systems. These arrays will be used to
grow plants under both greenhouse and growth chamber conditions (primary lighting and intercanopy
lighting) to maximize production. LEDs have the potential to maximum plant production with reduced
energy costs over existing lighting systems…
Faculty Supervisor:
Mark Lefsrud
Student:
Partner:
GE Lumination Lachine
Discipline:
Life Sciences
Sector:
University:
McGill University
Program:
Accelerate
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