Effects of Different Light Spectra and Intensities on Stomatal Function in Lettuce and Basil
Light quality and intensity markedly influence stomatal activity, a crucial physiological process regulating gas exchange and water loss in higher plants. Stomata dynamically open and close in response to environmental signals, facilitating carbon dioxide uptake for photosynthesis while modulating t...
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| author | Salehinia Shafieh Didaran Fardad Aliniaeifard Sasan Macpherson Sarah Orsat Valérie Lefsrud Mark |
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| description | Light quality and intensity markedly influence stomatal activity, a crucial physiological process regulating gas exchange and water loss in higher plants. Stomata dynamically open and close in response to environmental signals, facilitating carbon dioxide uptake for photosynthesis while modulating transpirational water loss. Although red and blue light are well-established regulators of stomatal function, the effect of green light on this process remains comparatively underexplored. In this study, the effects of multiple light wavelengths (430 nm, 530 nm, 560 nm, and 630 nm) and intensities (50, 75, 100, and 400 µmol·m−2·s−1) on stomatal responses in lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and basil (Ocimum basilicum) were systematically evaluated. The results showed that green light (530 nm and 560 nm) effectively maintained stomatal closure at lower intensities, thereby minimizing water loss and preserving tissue freshness during postharvest storage. These findings highlight the potential application of green light to optimize postharvest handling by reducing transpiration and improving shelf life of leafy crops. This evidence provides a foundation for targeted light management strategies aimed at improving the commercial quality and marketability of horticultural produce. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4520a4f1fbd744ff95bb8fe569b6f81f2025-08-20T03:17:19ZengSciendoJournal of Horticultural Research2353-39782025-06-013319510610.2478/johr-2025-0002Effects of Different Light Spectra and Intensities on Stomatal Function in Lettuce and BasilSalehinia Shafieh0Didaran Fardad1Aliniaeifard Sasan2Macpherson Sarah3Orsat Valérie4Lefsrud Mark5Department of Bioresource Engineering, McGill University, CanadaDepartment of Bioresource Engineering, McGill University, CanadaPhotosynthesis Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, College of Agricultural Technology (Aburaihan), University of Tehran, IranDepartment of Bioresource Engineering, McGill University, CanadaDepartment of Bioresource Engineering, McGill University, CanadaDepartment of Bioresource Engineering, McGill University, CanadaLight quality and intensity markedly influence stomatal activity, a crucial physiological process regulating gas exchange and water loss in higher plants. Stomata dynamically open and close in response to environmental signals, facilitating carbon dioxide uptake for photosynthesis while modulating transpirational water loss. Although red and blue light are well-established regulators of stomatal function, the effect of green light on this process remains comparatively underexplored. In this study, the effects of multiple light wavelengths (430 nm, 530 nm, 560 nm, and 630 nm) and intensities (50, 75, 100, and 400 µmol·m−2·s−1) on stomatal responses in lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and basil (Ocimum basilicum) were systematically evaluated. The results showed that green light (530 nm and 560 nm) effectively maintained stomatal closure at lower intensities, thereby minimizing water loss and preserving tissue freshness during postharvest storage. These findings highlight the potential application of green light to optimize postharvest handling by reducing transpiration and improving shelf life of leafy crops. This evidence provides a foundation for targeted light management strategies aimed at improving the commercial quality and marketability of horticultural produce.https://doi.org/10.2478/johr-2025-0002green ledlactuca sativaocimum basilicumstorage |
| spellingShingle | Salehinia Shafieh Didaran Fardad Aliniaeifard Sasan Macpherson Sarah Orsat Valérie Lefsrud Mark Effects of Different Light Spectra and Intensities on Stomatal Function in Lettuce and Basil Journal of Horticultural Research green led lactuca sativa ocimum basilicum storage |
| title | Effects of Different Light Spectra and Intensities on Stomatal Function in Lettuce and Basil |
| title_full | Effects of Different Light Spectra and Intensities on Stomatal Function in Lettuce and Basil |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Different Light Spectra and Intensities on Stomatal Function in Lettuce and Basil |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Different Light Spectra and Intensities on Stomatal Function in Lettuce and Basil |
| title_short | Effects of Different Light Spectra and Intensities on Stomatal Function in Lettuce and Basil |
| title_sort | effects of different light spectra and intensities on stomatal function in lettuce and basil |
| topic | green led lactuca sativa ocimum basilicum storage |
| url | https://doi.org/10.2478/johr-2025-0002 |
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