Journal of Herbs Spices & Medicinal Plants · 1992 · 29 citations · 0 references
AgriculturePlant BiologyPlant SciencesPlant EcophysiologyPlant NutritionPlant PhysiologyEssential Oil PlantsGreenhouse Lighting SystemsLight EcologyLight ManagementOilseed Crop PhysiologyPlant Growth RegulationEnvironmental Effects On Essential Oil ProductionEssential Oil YieldGrowth Performance Under Lighting RegimesLight Effects On GrowthLight Effects On Shoot GrowthLight LevelsSpecific Leaf AreaSunlight Availability
The effect of light level on growth and development of dill herb was studied in a greenhouse under full sunlight and under 70, 50, and 30 percent of full sunlight. Decreasing light levels resulted in decreases in leaf number, leaf area, and plant height. Dill growth and essential oil accumulation increased with increases in the light level and was greatest under full sunlight.