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Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Far-Red Light on Vegetable Crop Growth and Quality.
- Source :
- Plants (2223-7747); Sep2024, Vol. 13 Issue 17, p2508, 18p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Far-red lights (FRs), with a wavelength range between 700 and 800 nm, have substantial impacts on plant growth, especially horticultural crops. Previous studies showed conflicting results on the effects of FRs on vegetable growth and quality. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis on the influence of FRs on vegetable growth, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of their effects on the growth and nutritional indicators of vegetables. A total of 207 independent studies from 55 literature sources were analyzed. The results showed that FR treatment had significant effects on most growth indicators, including increasing the fresh weight (+25.27%), dry weight (+21.99%), plant height (+81.87%), stem diameter (+12.91%), leaf area (+18.57%), as well as reducing the content of chlorophyll (−11.88%) and soluble protein (−11.66%), while increasing soluble sugar content (+19.12%). Further subgroup analysis based on various factors revealed significant differences in the effects of FR on different physiological indicators, such as FR intensity, plant species, duration of FR exposure, and the ratio of red light to FR. In general, moderate FR treatment is beneficial for vegetable growth. This study provides important references and guidelines for optimizing the application of FR in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HORTICULTURAL crops
VEGETABLE quality
CROP growth
CROP quality
LEAF area
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22237747
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 17
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Plants (2223-7747)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179647757
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13172508