What are some limiting factors of the photosynthesis process?

Answer 1

The maximum rate of photosynthesis is controlled by the limiting factor.

For instance, increasing the temperature from 10ºC to 20ºC could double the rate of photosynthesis as the plant's enzymes will be closer to their optimum working temperature. As the temperature is increased, molecules in the cells will be moving at a faster rate due to kinetic theory. If the temperature is raised above a certain level, the rate of photosynthesis will drop as the plant's enzymes are denatured. They will therefore be more likely to join onto the enzymes and react. But if this happens the plant will need more water or light so they become the limiting factor.

Most plants have ways to make up for the insufficient supply of any of them. Most plants grow towards their light source. Also a lot of plants have very deep roots that can make up for insufficient water supply. If a human wanted to increase the yield of a plant they would put up artificial lights, fertilisers to increase minerals in soil and a sprinkler system to keep the plants watered.

Answer 2

light intensity

temp

carbon dioxide concentration

Answer 3

there are not many limiting factors of photosynthesis it is the changing of water into sugar by sunlight which the plant then feeds off of to thrive and live off of

Answer 4

Solar, Water, and/or Carbon-Dioxide Deprivation.

Answer 5

Carbon dioxide.