Optimized LED-Integrated Agricultural Facilities for Adjusting the Growth of Water Bamboo (Zizania latifolia)

Vincent K S Hsiao,Pin-Chen Lai,Chih-Feng Chen,Chun-Fu Tsai,Yong-Jin Yu,Hung-Yu Chien,Chih-Chi Yang,Hao Shiu,Ku-Fan Chen,Min-Chia Tsai,Yung-Pin Tsai,Teng-Yun Cheng

doi:10.3390/app10041330

Abstract

We investigated a light emitting diode (LED) lighting system applied to a water bamboo field during winter season at night, and the results indicated that this lighting system can prevent the stunting of water bamboo leaves and further assist its growth. Compared with previous LED systems, in which the LED bulbs were placed directly above water bamboo leaves, our LED lighting system presents the benefit of easy handling during harvest. To prevent the inhomogeneous coverage of LED light patterns, a new design of LED lenses was also incorporated.

Highlights

Water bamboo (Zizania latifolia) is considered a delicacy in Taiwan
80% of water bamboo received sufficient light emitting diode (LED) light exposure
We conducted a 2-year study to establish a new design of a LED lighting construction setup in the water bamboo field to prevent stunting

Summary

Introduction

Water bamboo (Zizania latifolia) is considered a delicacy in Taiwan. Almost 90% yield of water bamboo is obtained from Puli township, Nantou. Figure blue and red light intensity obtained from the LED module. Measurements of blue and red light intensity obtained from the presents the design of the new LED module and portable spectrometer (Rainbow-Light, HSM-02)

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Conclusion