An Open-source Controller to Build a Dynamic Light Intensity Setup

Overview

Journal Plant Methods

Publisher Biomed Central

Specialty Biology

Date 2024 Feb 28

PMID 38419125

Authors

Ludovico Caracciolo

John Philippi

Tom P J M Theeuwen

Herbert van Amerongen

Jeremy Harbinson

Affiliations

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Abstract

Background: The development and physiology of plants are influenced by light intensity and its changes. Despite the significance of this phenomenon, there is a lack of understanding regarding the processes light regulates. This lack of understanding is partly due to the complexity of plant's responses, but also due to the limited availability of light setups capable of producing specific light patterns.

Results: While unraveling the complexities of plant responses will require further studies, this research proposes a simple method to implement dynamic light setups. In this study, we introduce two distinct electronic circuits that are cost-effective and enable the control of a dimmable power supply.

Conclusion: This method enables the generation of intricate light patterns and rapid intensity fluctuations, providing a means to investigate how plants respond and develop when exposed to dynamic light conditions.

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