Do different colors of light affect the growing rate/ability of plants?

Subject: Do different colors of light affect the growing rate/ability of plants?

Date: Tue Sep 25 19:59:20 2001
Posted by TYRONE WRIGHT
Grade level: 7-9 School: Rhema Christian School
City: Aliquippa State/Province: Pa. Country: U>S>A
Area of science: Botany
ID: 1001462360.Bt

Message:


I know that plant lights can help plants grow in the winter. Does the color of 
the light effect the growth of the plants-ie: red or green light versus the 
normal color of light. In addition, how does the light from a lamp compare to 
sunlight and is the process of growing the same? Thank you.

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