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Blue light serves as a primary energy source for photosynthesis [1] and has a documented positive effect on the process [2]. Furthermore, multiple studies have specifically investigated the impact of blue light on photosynthesis in various plant species [3] and [4].
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The role of light in regulating plant growth, development and sugar ... frontiersin.org 4 facts
referenceWu et al. (2024) studied the effect of red, blue, and amber light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on photosynthesis and plant growth parameters.
claimPlants primarily absorb red and blue light to serve as the basic energy source for photosynthesis.
referenceWang et al. (2024b) studied the effects of red and blue light on the growth, photosynthesis, and subsequent growth under fluctuating light conditions in cucumber seedlings.
referenceBlue light has a positive effect on photosynthesis and carbohydrate production, and provides sufficient energy for flowering and growth processes, according to Li et al. (2024b) and Yang et al. (2024).