Optimizing spectral quality with quantum dots to enhance crop yield in controlled environments
Parrish et al. demonstrate the modification of an incoming solar spectrum through downconversion of high energy UV/blue photons into orange/red photons using luminescent quantum dot films, leading to improved growth of leaf vegetables. Such technology can improve greenhouse productivity while reduci...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-01-01
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Series: | Communications Biology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-020-01646-1 |