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Update on greenhouse coverings©
Article number
1174_42
Pages
205 – 208
Language
English
Abstract
Most glazing materials are now available with additives that diffuse light.
Research has shown that although light transmission is reduced a few percent, the light will penetrate better into the mid leaf layers of tall crops on cloudy days.
There is no reported difference in light transmission on sunny days.
Diffuse light can also reduce scorching, lower container temperature, reduce fungal spores and decrease insect propagation.
Research has shown that although light transmission is reduced a few percent, the light will penetrate better into the mid leaf layers of tall crops on cloudy days.
There is no reported difference in light transmission on sunny days.
Diffuse light can also reduce scorching, lower container temperature, reduce fungal spores and decrease insect propagation.
Authors
J.W. Bartok
Keywords
Groups involved
- Division Temperate Tree Fruits
- Division Vine and Berry Fruits
- Division Tropical and Subtropical Fruit and Nuts
- Division Ornamental Plants
- Division Vegetables, Roots and Tubers
- Commission Banana
- Division Horticulture for Development
- Division Precision Horticulture and Engineering
- Division Plant Genetic Resources, Breeding and Biotechnology
- Commission Cultivar Registration
- Division Plant-Environment Interactions in Field Systems
- Division Postharvest and Quality Assurance
- Division Greenhouse and Indoor Production Horticulture
- Division Landscape and Urban Horticulture
- Division Horticulture for Human Health
- Division Temperate Tree Nuts
- Commission Agroecology and Organic Farming Systems
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