DO PLANT'S ABSORB LIGHT ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LEAF ?

Okallright

Okallright

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Sorry if im a bit vague....i was reading tha chlorophyll ( i think that's right ) is the pigment (green?) in the leaf which is some thing to do with the photosynthesis?

and i was wondering if its the same on the underside ( for under lighting) ?
 
nachooo

nachooo

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They absorb but with less efficiency: I remember to read that about 20% of normal side..but I am not sure
 
HigherGroundz

HigherGroundz

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Due to natures design the most concentrated photoreceptors are on the top side of the leaves . Side lighting would be most beneficial verses under . Perhaps a reflective flooring , often outdoors white stone is used for this purpose
 
Okallright

Okallright

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HigherGroundz said:
Due to natures design the most concentrated photoreceptors are on the top side of the leaves . Side lighting would be most beneficial verses under . Perhaps a reflective flooring , often outdoors white stone is used for this purpose
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yea i understand it from something i read yesterday the plant breaths on the underside
 
J

JointOperation

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from what ive TRIED FIRST HAND. I had a grow were they were on tables.. and had lots of low bud growth.. I put some T5s facing upwards. and my plants hated it..
then I read.. that when doing this. it can make the plant Close its STOMATA. or something.. and cause problems.. more then it does any good...


like someone else said.. SIDE lighting is better.. 100%
 
Okallright

Okallright

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JointOperation said:
from what ive TRIED FIRST HAND. I had a grow were they were on tables.. and had lots of low bud growth.. I put some T5s facing upwards. and my plants hated it..
then I read.. that when doing this. it can make the plant Close its STOMATA. or something.. and cause problems.. more then it does any good...


like someone else said.. SIDE lighting is better.. 100%
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interesting , you learn something everyday,,,

abit like a crack whore ;)
 
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