LIGHT, NATURAL: Characteristics

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by Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler)

Originally published in The Orchid Doctor in 1980 and 1988

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And the reaction of different genera of plants to it outdoors and inside the greenhouse: vandas, cattleyas, phalaenopsis; on leaf burn; refer to AH86-97

It consists of four P's: photosynthesis, in which water and carbon dioxide are brought together under light to form carbohydrates; photoperiodism, the relationship between day and night lengths; phototropism, the reaction of plants to the light source; and, phytochrome response, a blue pigment called phytochrome occurring in two forms, one producing optimum growth response, the other nullifying it. A66-910+; A72-243+

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LIGHT, NATURAL: Requirements for Cattleyas An intensity of 2,000 to 3,000fc. is an excellent range; the higher the light the more cooling and ventilation required. A68-56 0
LIGHT, NATURAL: Requirements for Maximum Light For a review of excess or weak light effects and their results, refer to A67-468+; AH42+ 0
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