Publications by authors named "Elyas Eghbal"
BMC Plant Biol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Horticulture in controlled environments uses varying light conditions to improve crop production, specifically investigating the effects of different light durations and intensities on basil plants while keeping daily light integral (DLI) consistent.
- The study found that an intense light treatment (LI400 for 9 hours) generally harmed basil growth, with far-red light negatively affecting shoots but promoting stem and petiole elongation due to increased gibberellin levels, inducing shade avoidance.
- Longer photoperiods combined with lower light intensities (like LI200/18) boosted plant biomass and beneficial phytochemicals, highlighting the importance of light management for optimizing basil growth in controlled environments.
