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Variability in Light Absorption and Photosynthesis Within Tomato Canopies
註釋Light distribution in canopies is important for crop photosynthesis, growth and yield. In this thesis variability in light absorption and photosynthesis within tomato canopies was explored with a 3D model assisted analysis. There were four main findings. Firstly, due to plant acclimation, row orientation had a minimal influence on canopy light absorption and net photosynthesis. Secondly, including interplant variation in architectural and photosynthesis parameters is a cumbersome effort which does not have a large impact on simulated averages of a canopy. Thirdly, locally supplied far-red light has long-distance effects on length, dry weight of the stem and on specific leaf area. This is a clear indicator that future studies on light spectrum should look into the integration of light spectrum perceived on different heights of the plant. Fourthly, leaflets in intra-canopy lighting generally have a more uniform overall light absorption.