Reflectance spectrum of saba (Musa acuminata x balbasiana Colla cv. Saba) and Latondan (Musa acuminata x balbasiana Colla cv. Silk)

Authors

  • Joybel G. Bugna Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Lou Serafin M. Lozada Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Emmanuel A. Florido Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Helbert Buling Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Lou Ann Cendaña Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • John Paul Cua Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Jerick Arlo de Leon Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Aaron de Silva Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Abstract

Light energy absorbed by the leaves during photosynthesis is characterized by its wavelength. This spectrum is obtained in the process of spectrophotometry. In this study, the reflectance spectrum of saba (Musa acuminata x balbasiana Colla cv. Saba) and latondan (Musa acuminata x balbasiana Colla cv. Silk) was obtained and characterized. From the results, it was found out that both species reflect most of the blue light and absorb most of the red light. Both species operate photosynthesis under red light. Red light, though considered as effective as blue light in driving photosynthesis, still has a lower photosynthetic efficiency.

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2006-10-25

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2006: Proceedings of the 24th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas National Physics Congress

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Poster Session PB

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“Reflectance spectrum of saba (Musa acuminata x balbasiana Colla cv. Saba) and Latondan (Musa acuminata x balbasiana Colla cv. Silk)”, Proc. SPP, vol. 24, no. 1, p. SPP-2006-PB-12, Oct. 2006, Accessed: Mar. 31, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2006-PB-12