PHOTOPERIODICITY: Affected by Use of Electric Lamps

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by Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler)

Originally published in The Orchid Doctor in 1980 and 1988

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A green lamp of low wattage can be used for working at night in a greenhouse; moderate light for about two hours before 10 o'clock or 11 o'clock has little effect, but more effect if burned in the middle of the night. A69-242; refer also to A61-106
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