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Cannabis Grow Lights: Which Light Is Best for Growing Cannabis?

Cannabis Grow Lights: Which Light Is Best for Growing Cannabis?

Among the essential tools for successful cultivation is the cannabis grow light, which replicates sunlight and provides plants with the light spectrum and intensity they need to thrive.Selecting the best grow light for cannabis is critical, as it directly affects plant growth, yield, potency, and quality.

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Mom & Dads:  Why is the Sky Blue?

Mom & Dads: Why is the Sky Blue?

Why is the sky blue? It’s the quintessential kid question that stumps parents all the time. But, if your child were to ask it, could you answer? In this article, we cut straight to the essential points to make you the expert on sky color.

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How does green light affect photosynthesis?

How does green light affect photosynthesis?

We often focus on blue and red colors in grow lights because chlorophyl can easily absorb those wavelengths. Green light however is often neglected, but should be a part of grow light strategy that can impact crop yield significantly.

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What does far red light do for plants?

What does far red light do for plants?

Far-red light impacts plants in so many ways that it’s sometimes confusing, misunderstood, and even controversial. Nevertheless, it’s an important topic for indoor growers to grasp in order to harness the strategies of far-red light in their businesses.

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Optimizing Indoor Agriculture: Leveraging the Power of UVA Spectrum

Optimizing Indoor Agriculture: Leveraging the Power of UVA Spectrum

Indoor agriculture faces a challenge in delivering visually appealing, nutritious crops without natural sunlight. To overcome this, leveraging UVA spectrum light offers a promising solution. Research shows that controlled UVA exposure enhances fruit ripening, improving sweetness and flavor. Integrating UVA optimization into indoor farming practices can elevate crop quality, meeting consumer preferences effectively.

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Hue, Saturation, Brightness and Spectrometers

Hue, Saturation, Brightness and Spectrometers

When we talk about light and color, terms like Hue, Saturation, and Brightness frequently come up, but many of us struggle to explain them or grasp their significance. In this article, we aim to demystify these terms, explain why they matter, and show you how to measure them.

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What is Light and where does it come from?

What is Light and where does it come from?

We non-scientists take for granted that light is just light, and hardly think about where it comes from or how it’s produced. So if your work involves light, lighting or even indoor farming, we thought you might like to know.

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Mystery Chicken: Revealing the Color Rendering Index!

Mystery Chicken: Revealing the Color Rendering Index!

Picture this: you’re at the grocery store, eyeing the chicken fillets on the shelf. The meat looks fresh and pink, but when you place it in your cart, something strange happens—the color transforms into a more yellowish, bland hue. Intrigued, I decided to investigate.

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The Mighty Chlorophyll Molecule

The Mighty Chlorophyll Molecule

Chlorophyll, besides water, is perhaps the most essential molecule for life on this planet. Everything that we eat, everything that sustains us is derived from this mighty molecule.

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Photosynthesis: What, Where, How and Why?

Photosynthesis: What, Where, How and Why?

What is photosynthesis? For many, it’s something we’ve learned or heard about, but the details have escaped us over the years. So, we thought it might be helpful to review the salient points and terminology of this amazing process for you.

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What is Cyanosis Observation Index (COI) ? 1 new measurement

What is Cyanosis Observation Index (COI) ? 1 new measurement

What is Cyanosis? Inadequate lighting in medical settings can impede a vital visual diagnosis of the skin, called Cyanosis. So in this article we will discuss a crucial light measurement called the Cyanosis Observation Index (COI), used to measure your light’s ability to display patient skin colors accurately.

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Flicker and Other Temporal Lighting Artifacts: What is TLA?

Flicker and Other Temporal Lighting Artifacts: What is TLA?

What is TLA or Temporal Lighting Artifacts? They are mostly visual abnormalities or anomalies caused by pulsating or flickering lights. Most times it’s hardly noticeable but it can have annoying side effects and even cause catastrophic events. Here we talk about the three well-discussed TLA situations

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UPRtek (est. 2010) is a manufacturer of portable, high-precision light measurement instruments; Handheld Spectrometers, PAR meters, Spectroradiometers, Light Calibration Solutions.

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