Which of the following statements best describes “carbon fertilization”?
Which of the following statements best describes “carbon fertilization”?
Answer:
(a)
Core Books/NCERT
The carbon fertilization effect suggests that the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases the rate of photosynthesis in plants. The effect varies depending on the plant species, the temperature, and the availability of water and nutrients. From a quarter to half of Earth’s vegetated lands has shown significant greening over the last 35 years largely due to rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Source: http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/news/543.47 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CO2_fertilization_effect