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Sound waves of classical music optimize the performance of hydroponic lettuce cultivation

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Abstract

It is proposed to evaluate the impact of the application of musical sound waves on the development of lettuce crops through domestic hydroponics. For this purpose, an experimental method was applied to 36 units of common lettuce crops, half were exposed to classical music with 70 dB and the other half were exposed to environmental noise. Subsequently, the size, weight and growth time of the crop were measured. The results recorded that the exposure of lettuce to classical music achieved greater development (growth of 31.90 cm) at 30 days, unlike lettuces with exposure to environmental noise (growth of 29.90 cm) at 38 days. Likewise, the weight of the cultures exposed to classical music exceeded those of the cultures exposed to environmental noise by 98.34 g. Sound waves generated a positive effect on the development of lettuce crops. In this sense, it is recommended to apply sound waves to other types of crops to determine the most appropriate frequency for the maximum development of each crop.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationSustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0., LACCEI 2024
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520781
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2024
Event22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024 - Hybrid, San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 17 Jul 202419 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024
Country/TerritoryCosta Rica
CityHybrid, San Jose
Period17/07/2419/07/24

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