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Can plants effectively use artificial light for photosynthesis?

Yes, plants can effectively use artificial light for photosynthesis. Artificial light sources such as grow lights can provide the necessary light spectrum for plants to carry out photosynthesis, although natural sunlight is still the most ideal source of light for plants.


Can artificial light also be used by plants in photosynthesis?

Yes, artificial light can be used by plants in photosynthesis as long as it provides the necessary wavelengths (blue and red light) for the process to occur. However, natural sunlight is typically more effective as it contains a broader spectrum of light that is beneficial for plant growth.


What kind of light do plants grow under bestsunlightgrow light or regular light bulb?

In general, sunlight is better for plant growth as it is intense and contains the full spectrum of electromagnetic radiation required for optimal plant growth.Artificial light, if it is an ordinary room light, will only support low-light tolerant plants. Most artificial light sources (fluorescent and incandescent) do not provide the full visible light spectrum that is required by plants for optimal growth, this results in plants that are tall and spindly (etiolated) and sometimes discolored.However, there are special lights with a spectrum that is tailored for growing plants. They have to be on for longer hours than sunlight, but as long as a plant is getting enough light-energy to manufacture its food, it will grow well. It doesn't matter whether that light is coming from the sun or from grow lights.The downside to extended exposure to light is the plants metabolic functions operate twice as hard for the same amount of output. Recent studies have also highlighted some of the negative aspects of extended photosynthetic periods (extended light reactive period and shortened dark reaction period).There are times when artificial light has an advantage.Hydroponic gardening with artificial light makes it possible to grow plants in unreliable climates that are lacking in sunshine - think of the long "night" periods of areas of the northern hemisphere. In some places in Canada forage for animals is produced indoors during the winter months in artificial conditions.Supplemental lighting is used in horticulture to produce plants in flower outside of their normal flowering period. For instance Christmas cactus, poinsettias, tulips, narcissus, chrysanthemums, etc.Many houseplants grow better under artificial lamps, not because of the lights, but because it keeps them away from drafty windowsills!Plants will grow better under sunlight; artificial light lacks the complete spectrum of light provided by the sun. You can purchase "grow lights" which have a special coating on the bulb to produce more light in the spectrum that plants need to photosynthesize. However, they can never completely duplicate natural sunlight.Artificial lights are produced to help humans see in the dark, so they only need to produce light in the visible spectrum.


Why do plants grow towards the light?

Plants grow towards light because they need it for photosynthesis, a process where they make food. Light helps plants produce energy, so they naturally grow towards it to survive and thrive.


Can plants live with only artificial light?

Yes it is possible to grow plants using artificial light as long as the frequencies and quality of light supplied is acceptable. An extreme example of this practice is where Marijuana plants are grown indoors in an artificial environment so that they are not detected by authorities

Related Questions

Can Plants grow using artificial light?

no


Plants grow faster with artificial light or no light?

plants need light to survive, it is how they feed themselves, whether it be sunlight, moonlight, or artificial.


How do you determine which of the three vegetables grow best under artificial light by using the scientific method?

By putting the plants under the light and seeing which one does better.


Do plants grow better in artificial light or under sunlight?

It depends what you mean by better. They will grow more naturally in sunlight but can be forced artificially with lights and may produce more and be grown out of season. I would say natural is better but then we have a world to feed.


Why do radish plants grow better in artificial light?

sunlight


Will bean plants grow better under sunlight or artificial light?

Chives can be grown indoors by a sunny window or outdoors in zones three through ten. Chives can grow in sunny areas or areas with a little bit of shade.


Do plants grow faster in artificial light or sunlight?

sunlight cause that is its natural light


Do plants grow fastest in the dark or artificial light or outside?

outside


Will plants grow toward sunlight or artificial light?

Plants will naturally grow toward sunlight as this provides them with the energy they need for photosynthesis. While plants can use artificial light for growth, they do not actively grow towards it like they do with sunlight.


How can a plant grow under a artificial light?

yes, yes it can


What is the abstract of do plants grow better under sunlight or artificial light?

Depending on your lighting situation outdoors. But in your "artificial lighting" you can control you environment to a set focus that you prefer unlike my plants. I prefer the art of artificial lighting via I can control the maximum heat and output of lighting.


Can plants effectively use artificial light for photosynthesis?

Yes, plants can effectively use artificial light for photosynthesis. Artificial light sources such as grow lights can provide the necessary light spectrum for plants to carry out photosynthesis, although natural sunlight is still the most ideal source of light for plants.