A greenhouse becomes excessively hot from too much sunlight. One solution is to shade the plants with colored translucent plastic sheets, the color of which allows passage of only that wavelength of light. Which of the following colors would reduce the overall light energy without reducing plant growth?

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Blue light is essential for plant growth as it is involved in photosynthesis and helps regulate plant growth. Using blue translucent sheets can reduce overall light energy while still allowing the necessary light for plant growth.

A Greenhouse Becomes Excessively Hot from Too Much Sunlight