Light for plant growth
what is pigment
any colored material found in a plant or animal cell
Cucumber is an example of what
neutral plant
Most plants thrive in what temperatures
50 degrees f to 85 degrees f
developed by the usda and are zones based upon average annual minimum winter temerature
hardiness zones
6CO2+6H2O+672Kcal=C6H12O6+6O2
photosynthesis formula
Has the greatest impact on plant growth
Red and Blue lighting
chrysanthemum is a example of a
Short day plant
Reducing temperatures does what to a plant.
what is divided into 10 f increments
zones
what does the 6 in 6CO2 stand for
6 molecules of carbon
Causes shortened, hardened, and darker plants.
Blue light
Spinach is a example of a
Long day plant
Increasing temperatures does what to plants
Increase growth
what zones are NC located in
zones 6-8
What does the 6 in 6H2O stand for
6 molecules of water
Causes elongated, and soft growth
Red lighting
When a plant can flower when the light period is shorter than the critical day length
Short Day Plant
can result in chilling, freezing, injury or death
cold temperatures
what zone is charlotte in
zone 7
what is C6H12O6
1 molecule of glucose
The amount and duration of light emitted by a light source
Light Quantity
When a plant can only flower when the amount of daylight is longer than the critical light period
Long day plant ,.
can cause thermal induced cellular damage or death
high temperatures
what is the temperature range for zone 8
10-20 degrees F
What does the big number before H2O or CO2 stand for
the amount of molecules present