4.1.4

Limiting Factors

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Limiting Factors

A limiting factor restricts the rate of a reaction. The identity of the limiting factor in photosynthesis depends on the conditions faced by the plant.

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Winter

  • In winter, temperature is usually the limiting factor.
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Night

  • At night, light intensity is usually the limiting factor.
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Warm and bright

  • In warm and bright conditions, carbon dioxide concentration is usually the limiting factor.
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Mineral-deficient soil

  • If plants are grown in mineral-deficient (lacking minerals) soil, they may not absorb enough minerals to produce lots of chlorophyll.
  • In this case, chlorophyll concentration can be the limiting factor.

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