The Role of LEDs in Plant Growth Regulation Under Controlled Environments
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Physiology and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 107
Special Issue Editors
Interests: controlled environment agriculture; hydroponic systems; sustainable horticulture; plant growth optimization; LED lighting in agriculture; resource-efficient cultivation; vermicomposting; greenhouse microclimate management
Interests: horticultural crop management; nutrient film technique (NFT); sustainable agriculture; plant physiology; innovative cultivation systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) has revolutionized plant growth regulation, enabling the precise manipulation of light spectra, intensity, and photoperiod to optimize crop productivity, quality, and resource efficiency. LEDs offer energy-efficient, customizable solutions for enhancing photosynthesis, morphogenesis, and secondary metabolite production in horticultural crops. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in LED technology for plant growth regulation, focusing on its applications in hydroponics, vertical farming, and greenhouse systems. We welcome original research, reviews, and case studies addressing topics such as spectral optimization, energy efficiency, plant-specific responses to LED lighting, and integration with smart agricultural systems. By bridging cutting-edge science and practical applications, this issue seeks to advance sustainable agriculture and support global food security.
Dr. Adnan Arshad
Prof. Dr. Elena Drăghici
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- LED lighting in agriculture
- controlled environment agriculture
- plant growth regulation
- hydroponics and vertical farming
- spectral optimization
- energy-efficient cultivation
- photosynthesis and morphogenesis
- smart agriculture systems
- sustainable horticulture
- secondary metabolite production
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