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carbon dioxide, co2 and lettuce
When it comes to carbon dioxide and indoor agriculture, we know that CO2 is an essential component. In fact, CO2 is part of the process by which plants make their own food. It's during this photosynthesis where plants use carbon dioxide, along with water and nutrients to produce glucose and oxygen. Further, the glucose produced by the photosynthesis is used by the plant as an energy source for growth and development.
In addition to providing a source of carbon for photosynthesis, CO2 also plays a large role in regulating the opening and closing of a plants stomata. It's these tiny pores on the plant leaves that are used for gas exchange. When the concentration of CO2 in the air is low, plants will open their stomata wider to allow more CO2 to enter. And, conversely, when CO2 levels are high, plants will partially close their stomata to conserve water.
It's this carbon dioxide that is truly essential for the overall growth, development, and health of plant life.