Classroom Demonstration
Light is both an energy source and a signal to higher plants. Details for a back-of-the-classroom demonstration allow teachers to show how light quality can result in two phenomena: anthocyanin content in lettuce and intumescence development in tomato. This demonstration supports two Horticulture Storylines associated with these phenomena: Lettuce Laments and Tomato Troubles .
Kit Details
Read about everything you need to know to run this back-of-the-classroom demonstration in your class.
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Light Quality Kit Demonstration
This short video explains keys to success for your back-of-the-classroom demonstration of light quality phenomena.