The use of specific wavelength LED lights can significantly increase food production
In the era of rapid population growth, the food supply has also become a matter that affects the interests of all people. Researchers predict that by 2050 the Earth's population will increase by another 2 billion people, yet the area of cultivated land will hardly change much. In view of this, scientists can only find ways to increase food production per unit area.
For decades, researchers such as Yuan Longping have been fighting the front line of improving the yield of hybrid rice.
Recently, a team of scientists at the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland and the John Cannes Center published a study in the journal Nature Plants that claimed to be inspired by NASA to develop a study that borrows from the space age New Technique of Quick Breeding and Increasing Wheat Yield.
Building on a space food production pilot NASA conducted more than a decade ago, the technology relies on intense lighting to improve crop growth and health. In view of the better crops in the greenhouse on earth, scientists think of using low-cost, LED lights at specific wavelengths to promote crop photosynthesis.
With well-designed lighting, the research team was able to breed six seasons of wheat, chickpea, barley, and four generations of rapeseed crops over the course of a year. In contrast, the average greenhouse can only grow 2 to 3 seasons of crops per year.
For decades, researchers such as Yuan Longping have been fighting the front line of improving the yield of hybrid rice.
Recently, a team of scientists at the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland and the John Cannes Center published a study in the journal Nature Plants that claimed to be inspired by NASA to develop a study that borrows from the space age New Technique of Quick Breeding and Increasing Wheat Yield.
Building on a space food production pilot NASA conducted more than a decade ago, the technology relies on intense lighting to improve crop growth and health. In view of the better crops in the greenhouse on earth, scientists think of using low-cost, LED lights at specific wavelengths to promote crop photosynthesis.
With well-designed lighting, the research team was able to breed six seasons of wheat, chickpea, barley, and four generations of rapeseed crops over the course of a year. In contrast, the average greenhouse can only grow 2 to 3 seasons of crops per year.
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