Title: Explain the importance of light in plant production.
Course: Floriculture (18052-II) > Section: Applying Science to Plant Production

Explanation should include

- selecting species for different light regimes
- color, intensity, and duration of light
- daily light integral (DLI) measurements
- light saturation
- light compensation
- acclimatizing plants
- photoperiodism
- time clock devices for night interruptions
- lighting and day extension
- black cloth for night extension
- types of artificial lighting systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can color, intensity, and duration of light influence the quality of plant growth?
- What are some applications of artificial lighting systems?
- How are plants acclimatized?
- What precautions should be taken to avoid light saturation?
- How can light energy be maximized?
- How is the appropriate type of artificial light determined?
- How can a light meter be used to help make informed decisions about lighting?