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Energy-Water: Plants

Plants Energy to Water Trade-off Ecology in a Changing World

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Dry environments with little available water. Xeric conditions
The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds. Carbon fixation
Small pores on the leaf surface that allow gases to diffuse in and out of the leaf. Stomata
Pairs of cells that control the opening and closing of stomata. Guard cells
The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy to produce sugars. Photosynthesis
The difference in water concentration between two locations, driving the diffusion of water out of the plant. Concentration gradient
A type of photosynthesis where CO2 capture and sugar creation both happen in the mesophyll cells. C3 photosynthesis
A type of photosynthesis where CO2 capture and sugar creation are spatially separated, leading to reduced water loss. C4 photosynthesis
A type of photosynthesis where plants open their stomata only at night to minimize water loss. Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM)
A process during photosynthesis where O2 is combined with sugars, leading to reduced plant photosynthetic efficiency. Photorespiration
The ratio of a plant's root biomass to its shoot biomass, indicating investment in acquiring water or sunlight. Root-to-shoot ratio
The long-term change in the Earth's climate, including rising temperatures and changes in precipitation. Global climate change
Phases of photosynthesis that require light to produce energy-rich compounds. Light Dependent Reactions
Phases of photosynthesis that do not directly require light and produce sugars. Light Independent Reactions
Series of chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide into sugars and other organic compounds. Calvin Cycle
Enzyme responsible for combining carbon dioxide with a 5-carbon molecule during photosynthesis. Rubisco
Molecule formed after the combination of a 5-carbon molecule with carbon dioxide in the Calvin Cycle. PGA
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