How is the use of LED lamps in tissue culture economically?
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Hello Kourosh Vahdati
Yes, it is. LEDs emit light at specific wavelengths. In this sense, LEDs can be fine‐tuned to only produce the spectrums that plants need for morphogenic responses. The response to LED light in micropropagation systems depends on light irradiance, photoperiod, and wavelength. The LED illumination system for in vitro culture provides light in the spectral region that is involved in photosynthesis and in the photomorphogenic responses in plants.
The LED colors or combinations commonly used for in vitro culture are white, red, blue, and mixture rates of blue and red. It has been reported that red light is important for shoot and stem elongation, phytochrome responses and changes in plant anatomy.
In contrast, blue light is important in chlorophyll biosynthesis, stomatal opening, chloroplast maturation, and photosynthesis. Blue and red combination LEDs can be used in many areas of photobiological research such as photosynthesis and chlorophyll synthesis.
Moreover, LEDs radiate less heat, have greater durability, and low power consumption.
Using LED as a light source in plant tissue culture can not only reduce the cost of tissue culture, but at the same time, due to the characteristics of LED light quality, adjustable light intensity, and narrow band, it makes research on plant photo physiology more important.
Regards,
Malcolm
The use of LED lamps in tissue culture can be economically beneficial in several ways.
First, LED lights are more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent or fluorescent lights, which can lead to significant savings in energy costs over time. LED lights also have a longer lifespan, which means they need to be replaced less frequently, and this can also lead to cost savings.
Secondly, LED lights can be controlled to emit specific wavelengths of light that are optimal for plant growth, and this can lead to improved growth rates and higher yields. This can be especially beneficial in commercial tissue culture labs, where increased productivity and efficiency can translate into increased profits.
Finally, LED lights can also be used to control the photoperiod (the length of time that plants are exposed to light) and this can be a cost-effective way of controlling plant growth and development, which can lead to improved yields and higher quality plant material.
Overall, the use of LED lights in tissue culture can be economically beneficial due to energy savings, improved growth rates, and increased yields. It is considered economical to use LED lights in commercial tissue culture labs as long as the initial costs of purchasing the lights is factored in the overall economic analysis. The long-term benefits of using LED lights, such as energy savings and increased productivity, can offset the initial costs over time, making it a cost-effective choice for commercial tissue culture labs.
Dear @Malcom Nobre, not all species respond positively to PAR. In my experience with walnut, under my conditions, white light was always more suitable for the growth of cultures than a mix of blue and red lights
yes, it is. We are using Full spectrum LED lights on many ornamental crops and got some cost effective results as compare to the fluorescent.
I'll be undergrad Plant Protection after one year . From my point of my view The type of led lights are useful and economic for using in the labs. that function of the leds will bring to a successful conclusion on your tests or your lab works.
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