How sole-source LEDs impact growth of Brassica microgreens

A study published in the May 2016 issue of HortScience offers important recommendations for lighting practices in microgreen production systems. The study was designed to investigate the effects of sole-source (SS) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) of different light qualities and intensities on growth, morphology, and nutrient content of the Brassica microgreens. Corresponding author Roberto Lopez explained that LEDs offer many advantages over conventional light sources, including the ability to select light qualities and intensities that have beneficial effects on plants.