3 Questions
What is the maximum concentration of carbon dioxide that can be increased in the atmosphere?
0.05%
How do C3 plants respond to high CO2 levels?
They show an increase in photosynthesis
What is the purpose of increasing CO2 levels in greenhouse crops?
To increase yields
Study Notes
- The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is very low, and can only be increased up to 0.05%.
- At low light conditions, C3 plants do not respond to high CO2 levels, but at high light intensities, they show an increase in photosynthesis.
- The availability of CO2 levels is limiting to C3 plants, as they only respond to increased levels.
- This increase in photosynthesis is used to increase yields in greenhouse crops, such as tomatoes and bell pepper, which are grown in a CO2 enriched atmosphere.
Test your knowledge on the relationship between carbon dioxide levels and photosynthesis in plants, particularly C3 plants. Explore how increased CO2 levels affect the yield of greenhouse crops.
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