Pitch Perfect: Investigating the effects of different wavelengths of light on the rate of photosynthesis and grass growth

By Richard Spencer

Issue 371 | Page 15 | Published Dec 2018

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An investigation into the effects of the colour of light on the rate of photosynthesis of grass to promote rapid recovery of damaged areas of football pitches after each game.

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