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This above is slightly true though there are some things that need improved. My class is working on this project and here are some facts that will help with light filtering.
All light colors produce different Wavelengths and are measured in Nanometers, the wavelengths are as follows:
Red 700-750 NM
Orange 600-700 NM
Yellow 560-600 NM
Green 500-560 NM
Blue 430-560 NM
Purple 380-430 NM
All these wavelengths are absorbed by the plants and will allow the plant to grow. Carl Gelenye has worked with these light filters and has extensive data on them and their effect on plants.
Based on a previous year's work green was alright, Violet however was the best, blue was the worst.
If you wanted to test which filter works best I suggest using "Wisconsin Fast Plants" which grow in about 1 week and need only direct light, water, and fertilizer http:/www.fastplants.org
These plants are the same kind my class is using for our experiments.
and to answer the actual question put up "Why will different colored light effect a plant growth?" it is because the light is absorbed and processed into energy for the plant. the difference in wavelengths can alter this process ever so slightly which causes the plant to react differently. also plants tend to grow towards the light produced and the color difference can alter this action as well.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoLight color drastically affects the growth of plants. Sunlight contains all colors in the color spectrum, and each color of light has a different wavelength. Since plants absorb all the colors of light except green, which it reflects because of the chlorophyll it produces, green light is not beneficial to the plant. White light is usually the most effective for plant growth because the plant produces oxygen more quickly. For example, if I were to give a plant white light, it would be like giving a toddler a healthy, delicious carrot. If I gave it a color light that was not so beneficial and was only partially taken in, it would be like giving a toddler a bon bon. It is tasty, but it will also be pooped out in a matter of seconds and will not end up being very beneficial. Those things go right through 'em.
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∙ 13y agoThe color does not matter
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What is the effect of UV light on bacteria growth?
Kills it
How does the angle of light shining affect plant growth?
Since most plants grow their upper parts towards the light, the growth would lean over. This happens if you keep young seedlings on a shelf next to a window. They will need turning around every day if they are to grow normally. Of course if the plants are out of doors the daily round of the sun ensures growth upwards. Another point is that as the location of plants passes from the bright spring and summer season towards the back end of the year, the Sun will be lower in the sky and this means slowly reducing growth rates of plants.
Can artificial light affect the plants?
Yes, it does. "Grow lights" are designed to emit certain wavelenghts of light to enhancecertain growth cycles (e.g; the reds and blues for growth andflowering). Length of light exposure per day also has a definiteeffect as well.Successful indoor growers keep the light source within six inches of the tops of the indoor plants, which makes them easierto visually enjoy.See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
If there was no light on earth would color exist?
Correct. No light, no color.
Can you grow plants with led light bulbs?
Can you grow plants with l e b light bulbs
Does the color of light used on plants effect how well they grow?
Does the color of light effect how well plants grow?
How does light effect plant growth?
Light effect plant in 3 ways , 1: blue and red light effect photosynthesis , Photo peroid effects flowering in plants , . Light of different color effect cell division and enlargement .
Why does the color of a light affect a plants growth or does it?
The color of a light does affect a plants growth. Plants absorb certain colors of light better than others, and, essentially, the more light a plant can absorb, the more it can grow.
How does purple light effect the growth of plants?
tell me the answer
Why does the color of light affect plant growth?
the color of light does affect plants growth because the plant absorbs certain types of wavelengths of light
How does light effects plants?
How does light effect plants is a broad topic for one most plants like sunlight (light). For plants that require light it is very important for them to produce photosynthesis the prosses of turning light into energy. Although the color of light can also effect a plant for example blue light = growth, Blue & Red light = Flowering and green light = nothing.
How does the color light effect plant growth project name?
BUBBLES
Does sun light effect a plants growth?
There are citaian essesntial of a plant one of them is sun light
Why does the colored light affect the plant's growth?
the color of light does affect plants growth because the plant absorbs certain types of wavelengths of light
Does a black light affect a plants growth?
no it just changes it color that's it
Photosynthiesis effect on the growth of plants in light or dark?
photosynthesis is the process by which plants harness the suns light to produce energy so they can grow.
What color light best grows plants?
Red is the spectrum used for growth and blue is used for flowering
