How does green light affect plant growth?

Therefore, blue light suppressed extension growth more than green light in an enclosed environment. Twenty-five percent green light could substitute for the same percentage of blue light without affecting fresh weight. However, the electrical efficiency of the green LEDs was much lower than that of blue LEDs. read more

Though green light has the least benefit to plants, red and blue light can have different but complementary effects on plant growth. The Arizona Master Gardener Manual, which was produced by the Cooperative Extension of the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture, discusses some of the effects. read more

Red light, when mixed with blue, can assist with the flowering portion of a plant's growth. Green Light Can Be Harmful Professor Kevin Folta of the University of Florida has produced experiments in which plants' development, especially as seedlings, is actually harmed by green light. read more