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In modern agriculture, artificial greenhouse lighting enhances plant growth by addressing the variability of natural sunlight, especially in challenging conditions.
Advanced lighting systems, replicate or even exceed natural light, creating controlled environments where crops, flowers, and ornamental plants thrive remarkably, extending growing seasons, fostering photosynthesis, and boosting plant well-being.
As technology evolves, the synergy between greenhouse design, plant biology, and lighting systems leads to exceptional crop yields and sustainable agricultural practices.
LED technology
Horticulture has significantly advanced thanks to LED technology. Its adaptability allows precise spectral tuning to match specific plant requirements, with high energy efficiency.
Integrating smart controls further refines these technologies, enabling dynamic adjustments based on plant growth stages.
How to choose your lighting solution?
Selecting the right lighting for optimal plant growth involves an understanding of various factors.
Different plant species have specific light requirements at various growth stages (light intensity, PPFD), while they require a range of wavelengths for photosynthesis and other processes. Full-spectrum or customized spectrum LED lights can closely mimic natural sunlight, benefiting plant growth.
Daily Light Integral (DLI) should be also considered, which indicates whether plants are getting enough light energy for growth, so light duration or intensity should be able to adjust. Additionally, guaranteeing uniform light over the crop helps to avoid irregular growth.
Together with these benefits, LED technology contributes to decrease greenhouse energy consumption, while avoiding the need for additional cooling systems to ensure plant health.
Advanced lighting systems allow tailored light intensity and spectrum to different growth stages, save energy and maximize plant response, with reduced maintenance costs, long lifespan and full integration for holistic greenhouse management.
ZALUX
By considering these factors, ZALUX puts together international expertise in horticultural science and technology to tailor a lighting system for grower’s unique needs, fostering optimal plant growth and maximizing yield potential.
ZALUX is introducing a groundbreaking line of LED luminaires for the horticulture market, committed to delivering a lighting solution that amplifies the growth of crops and plants in horticultural settings.
