DO PLANT'S ABSORB LIGHT ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LEAF ?

Okallright · Sep 11, 2014

Sorry if im a bit vague....i was reading tha chlorophyll ( i think that's right ) is the pigment (green?) in the leaf which is some thing to do with the photosynthesis?

and i was wondering if its the same on the underside ( for under lighting) ?

nachooo · Sep 11, 2014

They absorb but with less efficiency: I remember to read that about 20% of normal side..but I am not sure

HigherGroundz · Sep 11, 2014

Due to natures design the most concentrated photoreceptors are on the top side of the leaves . Side lighting would be most beneficial verses under . Perhaps a reflective flooring , often outdoors white stone is used for this purpose

Okallright · Sep 12, 2014

HigherGroundz said:
Due to natures design the most concentrated photoreceptors are on the top side of the leaves . Side lighting would be most beneficial verses under . Perhaps a reflective flooring , often outdoors white stone is used for this purpose

yea i understand it from something i read yesterday the plant breaths on the underside

JointOperation · Sep 13, 2014

from what ive TRIED FIRST HAND. I had a grow were they were on tables.. and had lots of low bud growth.. I put some T5s facing upwards. and my plants hated it..
then I read.. that when doing this. it can make the plant Close its STOMATA. or something.. and cause problems.. more then it does any good...

like someone else said.. SIDE lighting is better.. 100%

Okallright · Sep 13, 2014

JointOperation said:
from what ive TRIED FIRST HAND. I had a grow were they were on tables.. and had lots of low bud growth.. I put some T5s facing upwards. and my plants hated it..
then I read.. that when doing this. it can make the plant Close its STOMATA. or something.. and cause problems.. more then it does any good...

like someone else said.. SIDE lighting is better.. 100%

interesting , you learn something everyday,,,

abit like a crack whore

chuck estevez · Sep 13, 2014

guod · Sep 13, 2014

Pass it Around · Sep 15, 2014

DO PLANT'S ABSORB LIGHT ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LEAF ?

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