McGill University Study Suggests Green LED Light Can Slow Spoilage in Leafy Greens

McGill University Study Suggests Green LED Light Can Slow Spoilage in Leafy Greens

The research, published in the Journal of Food Science, tested how different lighting conditions affect fresh spinach and lettuce during cold storage, ultimately suggesting that green LEDs reduce deterioration in part by limiting water loss from the leaves, which is closely linked to visible decline in quality.

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