Sustainability, Food Supply, and Photosynthesis

Food Security

Access to sufficient quality and quantity of food.

Sustainable Food Production

Food production without negative ecosystem impact.

Plant Productivity

Increased output from the same land area.

Genetic Diversity

Variety of genes within plant species.

Photosynthesis

Process of converting light energy into carbohydrates.

Light Intensity

Amount of light available for photosynthesis.

Carbon Dioxide Concentration

Level of CO2 affecting plant growth.

Chlorophyll Concentration

Amount of chlorophyll influencing photosynthesis efficiency.

Water Availability

Sufficient water supply for plant growth.

Temperature

Optimal heat levels for photosynthesis and growth.

Higher Yielding Cultivars

Plant varieties bred for increased food production.

Fertiliser Use

Application of nutrients to enhance plant growth.

Crop Protection

Methods to safeguard crops from pests and diseases.

Trophic Levels

Energy levels in food chains affecting livestock production.

Carotenoids

Accessory pigments aiding in light absorption for photosynthesis.

Action Spectra

Effectiveness of light wavelengths for photosynthesis.

Absorption Spectra

Wavelengths absorbed by pigments in leaves.

Electron Transport Chain

Pathway for electron transfer generating ATP.

Photolysis

Splitting water to release oxygen during photosynthesis.

RuBisCo

Enzyme fixing CO2 to RuBP in carbon fixation.

G3P

Intermediate used to regenerate RuBP and synthesize glucose.

Fate of Glucose

Uses of glucose include respiration, storage, and synthesis.