Reflection of Specific Wavelengths of Light: The Red coloured plastic mulch reflects light in the Red and Far-Red spectrum back onto the plants. Plants contain a photoreceptor called Phytochrome, which is sensitive to red light. Red Mulch Films reflect red light from the Sun onto the plants, which helps in activation of Phytochrome which furthers flowering and seed germination process.
Stimulating Plant Growth: The wavelengths of Red light reflected by Red plastic mulch improves the overall health of plants. Red light is highly absorbed by Chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for Photosynthesis, making it a primary driver for converting light energy into chemical energy (sugar).
Enhancing Growth and Yield of Crops: The reflection of red light improves flowering, fruit set, and ripening of the fruit. Red light influences plant hormones, like Auxins, which control how plants stretch and develop flowers, and also affects the production of hormones that prevent Chlorophyll breakdown, ensuring plants stay green and can photosynthesize efficiently. Plants grown in plenty of Red light tend to be tall with many branches, indicating a focus on vegetative growth.
The Red & Black Mulching Film with Red upward and Black downward, is mostly used for the crops that bear Red coloured fruits. Plants like Tomato, Strawberry, Red Pepper, etc. yield More Fruits, Red-er Fruits and Juicier Fruits after use of Red and Black mulching films.