Changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and global climate conditions have altered photosynthesis and plant respiration across both geologic and co

Discusses respiration and photosynthesis, revealing how these functions allow plants to grow and produce energy. Includes facts boxes, sidebars, charts, caption

"Follows the flow of sun energy in plants from photosynthesis through respiration."--Source other than the Library of Congress.

Respiration in plants, as in all living organisms, is essential to provide metabolic energy and carbon skeletons for growth and maintenance. As such, respiratio