Responses of kecapi (Sandoricum koetjape Merr.) seedlings under different spectrum and intensity of light emitting diode

Abstract

Kecapi (Sandoricum koetjape Merr.) is a local fruit belonging to the Meliaceae family. The market price of this fruit is unstable due to inconsistent production and fruit quality. Kecapi’s cultivation system can be improved by modifying the environment in which LED (Light Emitting Diode) is used as artificial light. This study aims to determine changes in morphological, physiological, and anatomical responses to LED light’s different spectrum and intensity levels. The research used a two-factor, completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of an LED spectrum (purple and white) and two light intensities. The results showed the changes in morphological and physiological responses in high-intensity treatment with the white spectrum of LED (WH). The low intensity with the white spectrum of LED (WL) increased leaf chlorophyll content and photosynthesis rate. The anatomical response has in the low-intensity purple LED (PL) treatment. Increased leaf width occurred in high intensity with the purple LED spectrum (PH). Glucose content in the leaf decreased in all treatments, and increased fructose content in the leaf only occurred in the low-intensity purple spectrum of LED treatment.