LandLab, a private research facility near Vicenza, focuses on innovative agricultural experimentation. To improve the efficiency of their phytotron — a growth chamber with tightly controlled environmental parameters — they reached out to us to replace their outdated neon lamps. Our AE32 dimmable LED lighting was specifically configured for advanced plants research and delivered a major upgrade in light quality and energy performance. With this change, LandLab achieved a noticeable increase in plants growth and yield, demonstrating the measurable benefits of LED lighting in experimental setups. The project highlights how replacing neon with grow light for plants featuring a calibrated LED lighting spectrum can improve precision, consistency, and productivity in the study of plants.

Close-up of LandLab seedlings under Ambralight LED lighting, showing the benefits of LED lighting and improved plants growth.
LandLab lettuce plants after growth cycle, improved thanks to benefits of LED lighting spectrum and plants research.
Ambralight and LandLab CEOs in front of growth chamber, together to enhance benefits of LED lighting & plants research.
The project

LandLab’s phytotron provides a highly controlled space where temperature, humidity, and light conditions are stabilized for repeatable trials. The key challenge was to replace the existing neon lighting with LED lighting that could provide an accurate and uniform photon flux across all shelves, without altering the environmental balance. The upgraded system had to support complex plants research while improving overall performance. We designed a solution using LED lighting spectrum tailored for photosynthesis and energy efficiency. This change enabled more accurate control of lighting parameters, improved the test environment’s reliability, and reinforced the phytotron’s role as a core tool in the study of plants and advanced agricultural research.

Installation description

We installed our AE32 LED grow lights based on LandLab’s technical requirements:

  • 2 × 1200 mm bars and 2 × 300 mm bars per shelf

  • 90W total power consumption per configuration

Each lamp was engineered to emit light specifically within the photosynthetically active spectrum, offering maximum LED efficiency and consistent light distribution. The result was a fully illuminated space with no hotspots or shadows, ensuring reliable conditions for plant development. This custom LED lighting system enhanced crop quality while reducing energy usage, demonstrating that well-designed growing lights are essential in modern research environments. The LED upgrade turned the phytotron into a more advanced and effective space for crop testing and productivity analysis.

Installed product

Aquila

Aquila: dimmable LED lighting for indoor vertical farming, greenhouse shelving with custom LED light spectrum

The AE32 model installed in LandLab’s phytotron has since been updated with our advanced Aquila LED lamp. Aquila is specifically designed for controlled cultivation environments and laboratory settings. It delivers a highly calibrated LED lighting spectrum that supports active photosynthesis, robust plants growth, and enhanced crop monitoring. Its LED efficiency, stability, and uniform output make it ideal for experimental facilities seeking precision and repeatability. Whether used for the study of plants, response to environmental stimuli, or testing alternative cultivation techniques, Aquila ensures reliable lighting conditions across shelves. It reflects how dimmable LED lighting can elevate research quality and energy performance in growth chambers and scientific trials.

Benefits achieved

The results obtained after 10 days of using our AE32 LED lamps were significant:

  • 38% increase in biomass: plants grown under LED lights recorded an average weight of 4.39 g, compared to 3.18 g with neon lighting.
  • Nearly doubled chlorophyll levels: chlorophyll concentration in the leaves increased from 22.58 to 40.6, reflecting the plants’ greater vitality.
  • Stronger and more uniform plants: crops grown under LED lights were sturdier, less spindly, and exhibited more consistent growth.
  • Improved aesthetics: leaves displayed a deeper green, indicating healthier, higher-quality plants.

These results demonstrate the effect of light on photosyntesis with our LED grow lights, enhancing phytotron performance and crop quality, highlighting how technological innovation can make a significant difference in advanced plants research.