RPO film effectively promotes fruit quality and yield of cucumber through adjusting greenhouse environment and hormone contents.

ABSTRACT: Light conversion films are crucial for optimizing vegetable crop production in greenhouses, particularly during winter and spring seasons. This study investigated the effects of a europium-based light conversion film (RPO) compared to traditional polyolefin film (PO film, control) on cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) cultivation, focusing on handle length, yield, and fruit quality in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Results demonstrated that RPO film significantly enhanced multiple light parameters: overall transmittance (8.5% increase), far-red radiation (710-760 nm, 17% increase), red-orange radiation (610-709 nm, 9.8% increase), and blue radiation (440-509 nm, 9.6% increase). The film also increased average light intensity (400-700 nm) by 13% and maximum temperatu

SUBMITTER: Li R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11670492 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature