You Can Artificially Create the Ideal Conditions for Photosynthesis Flashcards
How can photosynthesis be helped along?
By artificially creating the ideal conditions in glasshouses or poly tunnels
What does keeping plants enclosed in a glasshouse make easier?
To keep them free from pests and diseases
Why do commercial farmers often supply artificial light after the Sun goes down?
To give their plants more time to photosynthesise
What do glasshouses do?
Trap the Sun’s heat to keep the plants warm
Why might a farmer use a heater in winter?
To keep the temperature at the ideal level
How can farmers increase the CO2 level in a glasshouse?
By using a paraffin heater to heat the place
What happens as the paraffin burns?
It makes carbon dioxide as a by-product
How can a farmer increase the rate of photosynthesis for their plants?
By increasing temp, CO2 conc and light available
What does this means in terms of growth?
The plants will grow faster and bigger - crop yields will be higher
