Photosynthesis.
What exactly is it?🌱
Photosynthesis is the conversion of light energy into food by plants.
What role does chlorophyll play?
Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that captures light energy and is present in chloroplasts. Light and water are absorbed through the stomata (in the leaves), while raw materials are absorbed through the roots. Water and carbon dioxide are used as raw materials in photosynthesis, which produces oxygen as a byproduct, which is subsequently released into the atmosphere.
Photosynthesis stages:
- light reaction.
Light enzymes split molecules into oxygen and hydrogen.
Chemical energy is produced some of this is converted into ADP and inorganic phosphate (Pi) which is produced in the plant cells into ATP this is the plant’s way of storing the remaining energy. Oxygen is diffused out of the plant through the stomata into the atmosphere or used in the plants’ mitochondria for aerobic respiration.
Hydrogen and ATP from this stage are carried into stage 2 of photosynthesis which is called carbon fixation.
- Carbon fixation.
ATP broken down into ADP and phosphate. Energy and enzymes control stage 2 where Co2 react with hydrogen to make carbohydrates into the form of sugars. Composed of carbon, hydrogen and water which is converted into fats or proteins if reacted with nitrates in the plant. Plants store sugar as starch or a form of cellulose (structural carbohydrate used to create cell wall)
Food in cells is broken down by enzymes to release chemical energy for respiration.
The energy released creates ATP which consists of one adenosine group with 3 Pi groups attached in a chain. When a triple phosphate chain is broken energy is released leaving ADP and Pi. Some of the energy is released I used for heat production or used in cell division, protein photosynthesis and active transport.
What are the photosynthetic limiting factors?
At temperatures above 40°C, the rate of photosynthesis decreases. This is due to the fact that enzymes involved in photosynthesis’s chemical processes are temperature sensitive (enzyme activity decreases) and are destroyed at higher temperatures, also known as denatured.
Light.
When the temperature and carbon dioxide content remains constant, variations in light intensity impact the rate of photosynthesis.
The rate of photosynthesis rises as light intensity increases: the more light intensity there is, the more energy the plant receives. As a result, the light response step of photosynthesis may proceed more quickly, resulting in more ATP and less ADP.
What exactly is ATP?
Because of its ability to release energy fast, atp, or adenosine triphosphate, is the major transporter of energy in cells.
The production of ATP
Light energy is absorbed by one chlorophyll molecule.
2. A pair of electrons achieves a high energy level and exits the molecule.
3. Ionization of the chlorophyll molecule
4. An electron carrier transports the electrons that departed the molecule.
5. Chlorophyll molecules are oxidised, and electron carriers are decreased.
6. In each oxidation-reduction process, a pair of electrons moves a lengthy chain of electron carriers.
7. As electrons move down the chain, energy is lost, which is subsequently utilised as ADP.
Envirolizer and its Benefits for Photosynthesis
What is Envirolizer and its Features?
Envirolizer is an organic, natural fertilizer that serves as a mineral-based plant growth enhancer and adaptogen. It is comprised of micronized and augmented natural calcite, which consists of silicon dioxide (SiO2), calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and calcite-related minerals such as dolomite (magnesium calcium carbonate) and ankerite. Envirolizer is also a fully certified organic input, which meets and exceeds the requirements imposed by Demeter International (also known as the biodynamic federation) as well as being listed in the EU input list (a list which is available to the public, organic farmers, manufacturers and distributors alongside policymakers and governing bodies).
With Envirolizer being a natural and organic mineral plant growth enhancer, containing finely micronised and augmented natural calcite, it has the ability to supply calcium and silicon to plants; thus increasing photosynthetic activity. As a result of this increased photosynthetic activity, plants are able to useCO2 more efficiently resulting in the increased production of primary and secondary metabolites.
Primary metabolites are compounds that are key to the growth and development of the plant, on the other hand, secondary metabolites are compounds produced in different metabolic methods that, although are still important, aren’t all that essential to the function of the plant.
Advantages and Benefits of Envirolizer for Improving
To begin with, Envirolizer provides effective calcium and silicon supplementation through the leaf surface. Silicon encourages the absorption of zinc, calcium and nitrogen while also acting to regulate levels of phosphorus uptake and mitigate the risk of toxicity caused by trace amounts of metals contained in the soil. Silicon also strengthens roots, leaves and stem by aiding it to build a more substantial Phloem and Xylem stem system. As a result of this, the plant is able to move things at a faster rate, such as nutrients as well as water. This ability to shift metabolites produced by photosynthesis will allow to carry out photosynthesis at a faster pace, due to the reduced resistance in the stem.
Calcium supplementation plays a very important role in producing plant cells and tissues, which will allow the plant to grow a lot healthier and with fuller more nutrient-rich produce. As Calcium is responsible for the structural integrity of the cell wall, it is important that this mineral is in abundance. If it isn’t, the plant could run the risk of not developing to its full potential thus affecting crop yield directly. It is also crucial in activating a select few enzymes, as well as sending signals which manage certain cellular activities, including photosynthesis. This is because calcium alters gaseous exchange, concerning photosynthesis, by adjusting how to open the stomata are. Multiple photosynthetic proteins are managed directly or indirectly by calcium
