Andrew Butler
Member
I'm sure someone can help me (and probably a lot of other people) out here. Trying to understand the relationship to photosynthesis and lighting frequency.
To my understanding the 2 main elements of lighting and photosynthesis are Chlorophyll A and Chlorophyll B. They both have particular frequencies along the colour wavelength at which adsorption peaks (approx);
Chlorophyll A - 430 & 662 nm
Chlorophyll B - 453 & 642 nm
If I am to try and match lighting to the above does the frequency of the LED have to be exactly 430, if not how much either way do I have to play with?
which frequencies would allow me to leave that particular colour on at night to create a moonlight effect, if any?
I'm welcome to different opinions and people telling me I'm wrong, I look forward to input
To my understanding the 2 main elements of lighting and photosynthesis are Chlorophyll A and Chlorophyll B. They both have particular frequencies along the colour wavelength at which adsorption peaks (approx);
Chlorophyll A - 430 & 662 nm
Chlorophyll B - 453 & 642 nm
If I am to try and match lighting to the above does the frequency of the LED have to be exactly 430, if not how much either way do I have to play with?
which frequencies would allow me to leave that particular colour on at night to create a moonlight effect, if any?
I'm welcome to different opinions and people telling me I'm wrong, I look forward to input