Unraveling the Essentials of Daily Light Integral (DLI) in Agriculture

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This article explores the role of Daily Light Integral (DLI) as a foundational metric for optimizing plant growth in controlled environments. It breaks down what DLI is, why it matters, and how growers can use it to fine-tune lighting strategies for healthier, more productive crops while improving energy efficiency. The post also highlights how Microclimates’ card-based platform and DLI calculator make this concept practical and approachable—transforming complex light data into intuitive monitoring, control, and automation tools that help growers learn, adapt, and confidently manage light conditions tailored to each crop’s needs.