A Review of the Effect of Nighttime Supplemental Light on the Growth of Pitaya
To fulfill the annual supply of fresh pitaya and improve the profitability of pitaya cultivation.Thus,in terms of production,artificial night lighting technology is used for pitaya cultivation for months with less than 12 hours of sunlight to promote flower bud differentiation and extend the growth period.This review describes different artificial night lighting technologies for pitaya.Specifically,the effects of supplemental light quality,supplemental light time,light source height and hanging mode,light source energy consumption and rated voltage,and supplemental light on pest control were investigated.This study aimed to provide some references for pitaya production and gardening.