Experiments with Red/Far Red light
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Wed Feb 28 02:29:52 EST 1996
I am looking for simple experiments to demonstrate Red/Far Red effects in
I can trigger the germination of Grand Rapids Lettuce with the help of filters
to produce Red light and can reverse it with Far-Red filters, and I would be
interested to know what other folk use for this.
I have had less success demonstrating the control of morphogenesis. Etiolation,
leaf expansion, plumule unhooking etc.
Which plant material is best?
How strong a light do you use?
Which filters, or what light source?
Is your experiment simple enough for individual students to do their own, or do
you organise a class demonstration?
Perhaps you would like to suggest a likely combination to try, even though you
don't do it routinely?
| Dr. John Hewitson |
| Berrystead Barn +44 1832 272209 phone/fax |
| Oundle, |
| Peterborough, PE8 4DY, UK e-mail 100600.70 at compuserve.com |
(Biology Department, Oundle School, Oundle, Peterborough, UK)
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