Visual lesson 01

Light distribution

Map high- and low-light zones across the canopy and connect PPFD distribution to leaf position and canopy architecture.
Environment OverlayCanopy PPFD overlay
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Interactive academic visual

Canopy light distribution

Map PPFD spatially instead of relying on one center reading
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Light source

Fixture geometry, optics, mounting height and dimming determine the incident light field before the canopy modifies it.

Knowledge check

Can you explain what the visual is showing?

Practice

Why can PPFD differ within the same canopy?

Track this lesson

Mark the lesson complete when you are comfortable with the visual, observations, and system context.

Evidence & further reading

Sources connected to this lesson

These references support specific biological, diagnostic, environmental, or process concepts used in this lesson. They are not a substitute for crop-specific testing or local regulatory guidance.

System context

Connect this lesson to the whole plant

Coupled whole-plant environment overlay for PPFD, DLI, photoperiod, CO2, temperature, humidity, VPD, airflow, leaf energy balance, canopy light acclimation, water, root-zone supply, nutrients, pH, EC, and interacting limitations.
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