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Photosynthesis in Farming

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Photosynthesis in Farming

An understanding of limiting factors is important for plant production in greenhouses. Farmers must evaluate the trade-off (balance) between the costs of lighting and heating, and the rate of photosynthesis that is possible.

Increasing yield

Increasing yield

  • Lighting and heating in greenhouses increase the rate of photosynthesis that is possible.
  • A high rate of photosynthesis means that crops grow faster and the total yield is bigger.
Cost

Cost

  • However, if lighting and heating are very expensive, it may not be possible to spend money on increasing the light intensity and temperature of a greenhouse.
  • Farmers must evaluate the trade-off between the costs of lighting and heating, and the rate of photosynthesis that is possible.
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