As a fourth-generation new type of lighting source, LED has many characteristics that are different from other electric light sources, which also makes it the first choice for energy-saving and environmentally-friendly light sources. The LED used in the field of plant cultivation also exhibits the following characteristics: rich wavelength types, which coincide with the spectral range of plant photosynthesis and light morphology;
The spectrum has a narrow half-width and can be combined as needed to obtain pure monochromatic light and composite spectrum; it can concentrate light of a specific wavelength to irradiate crops in a balanced manner; not only can adjust the flowering and fruiting of the crop, but also control the height of the plant and the nutrient composition of the plant The system generates less heat and occupies a small space. It can be used in a multi-layer cultivation three-dimensional combination system to achieve low heat load and miniaturization of production space; in addition, its strong durability also reduces operating costs. Because of these remarkable features, LEDs are very suitable for plant cultivation in a controlled facility environment, such as plant tissue culture, facility gardening and factory seedling breeding, and aerospace ecological life support systems.