Signify ( Euronext : LIGHT ) has launched a trial in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research ( WUR ) to investigate how dynamical light recipes can be used in cut chrysanthemum polish . The intention is to achieve high-pitched quality with the most energy - effective use of light up potential . Seven unlike unaccented treatments are being tested on two varieties .
" The new Philips LED fixtures admit for more flexibleness in full term of ignition . By controlling LED color on an individual basis , the optimum and most zip - efficient spectrum for the specific harvest can be selected at any clip of daytime . Natural day incorporate enough blue and far - red for a chrysanthemum to grow well , while these are the least energy - effective colors in contrived lighting . So it could be very interesting for growers to be able to bend them off or dim them when the crop does n’t need them , " Leontiene van Genuchten , Plant Specialist at Signify . That is why Signify wants to see if it ’s potential to grow slue chrysanthemum with chiefly – or even only – red light .
In the trial , the spray chrysanthemums Chic ( Royal van Zanten ) and Baltica ( Deliflor ) will be prove with various light recipes in combination with lifelike daytime . A quite a little has already been spell about using far - red luminance to improve base elongation in chrysanthemums . This practical app of dynamical brightness level has quickly become stock practice . At the origin of culture , stem extension is suitable , but towards the ending , a compact bloom clump is preferred . This enquiry is study the options of using extra blue light to fully or partially replace the use of plant emergence regulator . After harvest , factor such as fore length , stem system of weights , and number of capable flowers per stem are measured , counted , and evaluated before come to a conclusion .
Udo van Slooten , Business Leader Horticulture LED Solutions at Signify : " As far as we ’re concerned , dynamic firing is the way to go . So , we ’re looking forward to the results of this study , to gather more information on the optimum combining of lifelike day and LED light . This noesis will not only be useful for chrysanthemum polish but also applicable to other crops . "
The varieties for this trial were establish on February 12 , 2024 , at the Innovation & Demonstration Center ( IDC - LED ) in Bleiswijk , a partnership between Signify and WUR . The tryout will be open to guest at various times .
For more information : Daniele Damoiseaux , Global Marcom Manager Philips Horticulture LED solutionsSignify[email protected]www.philips.com / horti
