the reason behind why Mais/Yellow Corn plants at the edge of the plantation smaller and those at the middle taller?
2006-07-29 01:58:20 · 5 answers · asked by stroby 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
In photosynthesis, the sun’s energy combines hydrogen from water (H20) with carbon dioxide (CO2) turning them into carbohydrates. Oxygen (O2) is given off as a by-product of photosynthesis. The chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H20 + light C6H12O6 + 6O2
This process is directly dependent on the supply of water, light and carbon dioxide. Any one of the factors on the left side of the equation (carbon dioxide, water, or light) can limit photosynthesis regardless of the availability of the other factors. If any one of these factors is limiting, then the whole process slows down or stops. An implication of drought or severe restrictions on landscape irrigation is a reduction in photosynthesis and thus a decrease in plant vigor.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS DOES NOT DEPEND ONLY ON LIGHT, BUT AS WELL AS CO2 AND WATER.
2006-08-06 01:35:25 · update #1
In photosynthesis, the sun’s energy combines hydrogen from water (H20) with carbon dioxide (CO2) turning them into carbohydrates. Oxygen (O2) is given off as a by-product of photosynthesis. The chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H20 + light---------) C6H12O6 + 6O2
This process is directly dependent on the supply of water, light and carbon dioxide. Any one of the factors on the left side of the equation (carbon dioxide, water, or light) can limit photosynthesis regardless of the availability of the other factors. If any one of these factors is limiting, then the whole process slows down or stops. An implication of drought or severe restrictions on landscape irrigation is a reduction in photosynthesis and thus a decrease in plant vigor.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS DOES NOT DEPEND ONLY ON LIGHT, BUT AS WELL AS CO2 AND WATER.
2006-08-06 01:36:36 · update #2
It likely to do the light. Competition of light. Plants need light to carry on the process of photosynthesis. The plants at the edge of the plantation will have a good deal of light. The plants in the middle of the plantation are surrounded by other plants, so there light is restricted. By grown taller they expose themselves to more light.
2006-07-29 02:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by Brenmore 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wikipedia
2006-08-01 15:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by rod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Brenmore' who has answered earlier is right.
The plant in question is , however , Maize and not Mais. (Botanical name = Zea mays.)
2006-08-05 16:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huh?
2006-07-29 02:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by Bilal Hares 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I Don't know..
2006-07-30 02:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋