Sustem Hidropônico em Desenvolvimento de Alface com Suplementação de LED Vermelho e Azul.

Abstract

The objective of the study was to analyze the growth of lettuce in a hydroponic system, supplemented with red and blue LEDs, under partially controlled climatic conditions. The goal is to obtain results indicating that the use of red and blue light leads to greater efficiency in production, surpassing the growth of lettuce without supplemental lighting. Seedlings were first grown in a nursery for a few days and then transferred to an NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) hydroponic system. The plnts were exposed to natural light, with and without supplemental LED Grow lighting, for 32 days. At the end of this period, several parameters were evaluated: number of leaves (NF), root length (CR), STEM LENGTH (CC), stem diameter (DCA), fresh root mass (MVP), fresh root mass (MVR), fresh stem mass (MVC), dry shoot mass (MSP), dry root mass (MSR), and dry stem mass (MSC). The experiment considered climatic variations into account. Smooth-lettuce stood out for having a higher number of leaves and fresh mass, regardless of the lighting source. Curly lettuce showed better root development under natural light. It is concluded that artificial light is a viable alternative; however, natural light may be more efficient for sensitive cultivars.