Timing of a Short-Term Reduction in Temperature and Irradiance Affects Growth and Flowering of Four Annual Bedding Plants

Heating and supplemental lighting are often provided during spring greenhouse production of bedding plants, but energy inputs are a major production cost. Different energy-savings strategies can be utilized, but effects on plant growth and flowering must be considered. We evaluated the impact and ti...

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Main Authors: Jennifer K. Boldt, James E. Altland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Horticulturae
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/5/1/15