With millions of LED lights, China aims to revolutionize fruit production: It applies them to the cultivation of pitaya to expand

In the Chinese province of Guangxi, fruit production is undergoing a revolution thanks to the application of technology. Through the use of LED lighting systems and high-speed optical networks, farmers have managed to improve their crop yields, which has a profound impact on the economy of local communities. The experience began with pitaya, also known as "dragon fruit," which in that province covers a large cultivated area, representing 40% of national production in 2020. Since this crop requires long periods of light to flower, close to 12 hours a day, producers implemented artificial lighting at night to extend its photosynthetic period. Using LED bulbs that emit red light, they were able to stimulate flowering; while those with blue light promoted vegetative development. Currently, this technology is already in use on more than 10,000 hectares in that country. But that's not all. Since 2017, Huawei's FTTR solution has also been implemented. Thanks to its optical networks, it ...