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Plants grow taller in the dark. however they are a lot more healthy growing in the light.
This because in the absence of light, cells in plant stems grow rapidly and leaf growth is therefore suppressed. If you take a closer look or let a plant continue to grow in the dark, you may notice thin and weak stems. One may also discover that without light, leaves tend to be small and pale, as they lack the green pigment, chlorophyll, and thus the ability to make food or photosynthesize. Whereas the one in the light slows its growth rate so that it can make leaves to photosynthesize.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoPlants grow taller in the dark. however they are a lot more healthy growing in the light.
This because in the absence of light, cells in plant stems grow rapidly and leaf growth is therefore suppressed. If you take a closer look or let a plant continue to grow in the dark, you may notice thin and weak stems. One may also discover that without light, leaves tend to be small and pale, as they lack the green pigment, chlorophyll, and thus the ability to make food or photosynthesize. Whereas the one in the light slows its growth rate so that it can make leaves to photosynthesize.Wiki User
∙ 14y agoPlants grow taller in the dark. however they are a lot more healthy growing in the light.
This because in the absence of light, cells in plant stems grow rapidly and leaf growth is therefore suppressed. If you take a closer look or let a plant continue to grow in the dark, you may notice thin and weak stems. One may also discover that without light, leaves tend to be small and pale, as they lack the green pigment, chlorophyll, and thus the ability to make food or photosynthesize. Whereas the one in the light slows its growth rate so that it can make leaves to photosynthesize.Wiki User
∙ 14y agoPlants grow taller in the dark. however they are a lot more healthy growing in the light.
This because in the absence of light, cells in plant stems grow rapidly and leaf growth is therefore suppressed. If you take a closer look or let a plant continue to grow in the dark, you may notice thin and weak stems. One may also discover that without light, leaves tend to be small and pale, as they lack the green pigment, chlorophyll, and thus the ability to make food or photosynthesize. Whereas the one in the light slows its growth rate so that it can make leaves to photosynthesize.Wiki User
∙ 15y agoIn the light. In the light.
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Do plants grow faster in dark or sun?
Plants require light for photosynthesis, so it is impossible for plants to increase in dry biomass without any light. Some plants do not require high levels of light for growth, because they are adapted to low light conditions (such as jungle and forest plants). Plants left in the dark will grow taller than plants in lighted conditions over a short period of time, but they will also be yellower and more spindly (etiolation). The increased height is a response to low light levels - the plant is trying to grow over anything that may be blocking the light, and will grow towards any source of light. As mentioned in the discussion page of this question this response is controlled by auxins in the plant growth points. For very short periods of time the plant will appear to be going faster than a control plant in normal light intensities - however, this is because the stem is normally thinner so the amount of biomass produced is roughly the same. In addition the plant has to make use of stored energy reserves as it is not able to photosynthesis. Etiolation is a form of self-protection mechanism, the plant expends energy and reserves looking for a source of light that can ensure its continued survival.
How do plants grow in light?
from light and water not only light,but from light plants take the power of it
Does yeast grow better in the dark or light?
Yeast grows better in the dark. All fungus usually grows better in a dark warm wet environment. Chemoorganotrophs is what yeast is usually referred to.
Do plants like different colors of light?
Yes Plants react to light in the visible spectrum differently. -Plants like to grow in blue or red light, but not so much in green light. -Plants also have the ability to grow towards a light source (this is mediated by auxin a plant hormone) -Plants Germination is dependent on the sequence of light (Red-Far red- Dark = no germination, where Red- Far red- red- dark = germination) As well, the interaction of plants with other plants plays a role. For example, if one plant blocks the light of another plant, or if neighboring plants out compete the plant for space. Some people believe plants can interact with music, and even with human emotions. I on the other hand am skeptical. Technically speaking you could ramp up sound levels to points where the plant is shredded, but I don't think classical music will have an effect.
How do plants bend towards light?
There is a plant hormone called auxins. In a plant such as a sunflower, the auxins will distribute themselves on the dark side of the plant where they will cause the the expulsion of H+ ions decreasing the Ph of the cells on the dark side of the plant. This decrease in Ph will cause a weakening of the cell wall and swelling will occur ultimatly allowing the plant to move and organize itslef towards sun light.
Do roses grow better in light or dark?
all plants grow better in light :)
Do plants grow in light or dark better?
The process of photosynthesis depends on light. Water, carbon dioxide and light are needed for plants to grow.
Does an apple tree grow better in dark or light?
Almost all plants grow better in light than dark so an apple tree best grows in light.
Do plants grow better in the sun then in the dark?
plants were made 2 grow better in the sun
Will a lima bean grow better in the dark or light?
It will grow better in the light
Why do plants grow taller in the dark?
plants grow taller in the dark because plant will grow until they find light, but will eventually die.
Do alum crystals grow better in dark or light?
The dark
Do plants grow better with sunlight or artifical light?
plants grow better with sunlight because of photosynethsis
Will grass grow in the dark?
no all plants need light
Do plants grow better with artificial or natural light?
They grow better with natural light because it is natural every plant needs something natural besides water!
Why do plants grow the best in dark lights?
They don't. Plants need the light, sunlight, to get photosynthesis to grow and not die.
Does mold grow faster in the light or dark?
Mold can grow better in the light because when fruits get into the dark they can spoil faster and get soft/ugly
