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To: The_Victor

All light is not equal, according to biological organisms.

This was strongly established by photographer John Ott. And the Ott light bulbs are still regarded as the best available full spectrum lighting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ott

By increasing or decreasing the various light bands in the spectrum, he was able to manipulate plants to flower, bear fruit, and even change the gender of plants.

So every time you read of a new kind of light bulb, be aware that its light might indeed be bright, but not very healthy for you at all.


52 posted on 04/25/2016 8:22:11 AM PDT by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("Don't compare me to the almighty, compare me to the alternative." -Obama, 09-24-11)
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy

“This was strongly established by photographer John Ott. And the Ott light bulbs are still regarded as the best available full spectrum lighting.”

Yes, the red part of the spectrum is the healthiest, that’s why incandescent bulbs are the best light from a health perspective.

Blue light is the one with most ability to mess up the sleep cycle, another reason why incandescent bulbs are the best.


65 posted on 04/25/2016 9:18:13 AM PDT by TTFX
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy

The guys farming indoors are way ahead on that. Blue enhances leaf growth, and red encourages setting fruit. ;-)


86 posted on 04/25/2016 8:39:52 PM PDT by Ozark Tom
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy
By increasing or decreasing the various light bands in the spectrum, he was able to manipulate plants to flower, bear fruit, and even change the gender of plants.

Thus the lighting that will be in all of Target's bathrooms.

95 posted on 04/25/2016 8:51:03 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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