LED crops

In this file photo released from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, horticulture researcher Kevin Folta observes strawberry plants grown under various colors of light emitting diodes. LEDs, while gaining popularity for use in household appliances and holiday decorations, may prove valuable to farmers as specialized light sources to promote plant growth.

(University of Florida/IFAS/Eric Zamora)
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