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Vertical Farming LEDs Tuned to Chlorophyll f Extend Photosynthetic Range
PubMed · 2026-02-24
Researchers found that adding a specific type of LED light — tuned to a wavelength plants don't usually use — boosted lettuce growth by 28% while using only 8% more energy, making indoor farming significantly more efficient.
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LED lights emitting at 720nm activated a rarely-used photosynthetic pigment (chlorophyll f), expanding the plant's usable light range by 15%.
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Adding far-red LEDs alongside standard grow lights increased total lettuce biomass by 28%.
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The 28% growth boost required only 8% more energy input, representing a strong efficiency gain.
