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How does the amount of sunlight affect the growth of plants?
Light intensity influences the manufacture of plant food, stem length, leaf color and flowering. Generally speaking, plants grown in low light tend to be spindly with light green leaves. A similar plant grown in very bright light tends to be shorter, better branches, and have larger, dark green leaves.
Do Bigger plants need more sunlight?
YES, plants do need light even as they grow most especially during photosynthesis. Growing plants will need more light for their growth but have got increased capacity to trap light as well.
Does space affect plant growth?
A microgravity environment has a great impact on plant growth and development, and it eventually affects plant yield. The space environment is an ideal place to study these mechanisms of gravity-dependent growth in the development of plants.
Do plants need a lot of space to grow?
All plants like to have room to grow. The above ground portions of the plant need space so leaves can expand and carry out the job of making food. Roots also need room to grow. Plants growing in small spaces will have their roots crowded, and that results in smaller amounts of growth.
How does temperature affect the growth of a plant?
As temperature increases (up to a point), photosynthesis, transpiration, and respiration increase. When combined with day-length, temperature also affects the change from vegetative (leafy) to reproductive (flowering) growth.
How do you tell if a plant needs more water or more sun?
How to Tell If Your Plant Needs More Sun
- It’s Leggy. Lack of adequate light can cause plant stems to stretch to extremes as they seek light, resulting in the plant’s version of a lanky teen.
- It Leans.
- Its Leaves Are Different.
- It’s Not Flowering.
- Follow the Guidelines.
- Move Them Closer.
- Follow the Sun.
- Dig It Up and Relocate.
What kind of plants can grow in space?
Plants grown in space
- Arabidopsis (Thale cress)
- Bok choy (Tokyo Bekana) (Chinese cabbage)
- Super dwarf wheat.
- Apogey wheat.
- Brassica rapa.
- Rice.
- Tulips.
- Kalanchoe.