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asmith134

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Why are incandescent lights alone not satisfactory for growing plants?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What wavelengths of light control the photoperiodic response in plants?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Because they are high in orange-red wavelengths but low in the blue-violet wavelengths necessary for photosynthesis

Answer to Question 2

Red light wavelengths


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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