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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Main Authors: Charles H. Parrish, Damon Hebert, Aaron Jackson, Karthik Ramasamy, Hunter McDaniel, Gene A. Giacomelli, Matthew R. Bergren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Communications Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-020-01646-1