Has anyone tested COBs+UV, FR for emerson, and FR/IR for faster hormone conversion at night? I would like to see the results. I keep thinking about the cob spectrum, reading the manufacturers claims of spectrum being trumped by total photons, and just feeling like this needs more experimentation. RM3 has shown that quality can certainly be affected... at least in my eyes. What about with cobs? Has anyone seen this sort of tangible difference with targeted spectrum additions?
I have also been looking into LEC technology for its UV and FR content. I have a few questions while trying to process some of this information...
1. Am I correct in the assumption that the faster maturation is a result of the plants "thinking" nights are longer due to faster conversion from PFR to PR? and is this a response to FR, or IR?
2. Is the emerson effect adding a blended ratio of R + FR = increased photosynthesis? Or is this oversimplification? I would love to hear ratios and specific wavelengths.
3. What sort of coverage would a single Agromax 4' UVB bulb have, based on anyone's experience using them?
4. What viable sources of FR and IR are available?
5. Is there any comparison between LEC UV and FR emissions and the alternatives?