Light that’s invisible to plants

By Chemistry World2015-05-11T00:00:00

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Habitat-conscious phosphor

Natural plant habitats, particularly those found in places that are normally dark at night, such as caves and forests, are being altered by artificial lighting because the increased illumination helps invasive species to thrive. Light at night also prevents flowers from blooming; decreasing crop yields and spoiling natural beauty spots.

Now, researchers in Japan have developed a white light-emitting device (WLED) that works in outdoor lighting systems but avoids disrupting plant growth.

This article provides a link to coverage by Chemistry World.

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