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Study Finds Enhanced Growth in Indoor Leaf Lettuce with Far-Red Radiation and CO₂

Research from Purdue University indicates that the combination of far-red radiation and elevated CO₂ levels significantly improves biomass accumulation in young leaf lettuce grown indoors.

Editorial StaffJune 26, 20261 min read

A recent study from Purdue University has shed light on the effects of far-red radiation and increased carbon dioxide on young leaf lettuce cultivated indoors.

The research suggests that these two factors, when combined, can lead to a notable enhancement in biomass production.

This finding could have implications for indoor farming practices, particularly in optimizing growth conditions for leafy greens.