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Plants require light for photosynthesis, so it is impossible for plants to increase in dry biomass without any light.
Some plants do not require high levels of light for growth, because they are adapted to low light conditions (such as jungle and forest plants).
Plants left in the dark will grow taller than plants in lighted conditions over a short period of time, but they will also be yellower and more spindly (etiolation). The increased height is a response to low light levels - the plant is trying to grow over anything that may be blocking the light, and will grow towards any source of light.
As mentioned in the discussion page of this question this response is controlled by auxins in the plant growth points.
For very short periods of time the plant will appear to be going faster than a control plant in normal light intensities - however, this is because the stem is normally thinner so the amount of biomass produced is roughly the same. In addition the plant has to make use of stored energy reserves as it is not able to photosynthesis.
Etiolation is a form of self-protection mechanism, the plant expends energy and reserves looking for a source of light that can ensure its continued survival.
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∙ 13y agoyes it can grow faster in the dark because i am planting my flowers in a dark place but you have to keep watering it so it can grow. maybe not all plants grow faster in the dark there is certain kind of plants that can. if you dont take care of it it will not grow how you want it to grow.
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∙ 15y agoPlants are designed by nature to grow at night that is they use O2 and some of the energy they convert from the sun to grow, in the daytime they are designed to concentrate on using photo synthesis to produce energy foods. starch and sugars.
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∙ 15y agoplants grow faster in the right amount of sunlight. (not too much)
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∙ 14y agoIn the light. Plants need light energy from the sun to go through photosynthesis, which is how plants produce the energy and nutrients they need to grow.
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∙ 12y agoA plant can grow in the dark . You might wonder why because it grows very tall and brown and weak looking because its growing so it can find sun light to live that's how it grows in the dark.
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∙ 11y agoPlants grow faster in the sun. They cannot live without it.
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∙ 14y agoNo, plants need light to live and grow.
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Can a plant grow faster in the shade or sun?
it all depends on what plant it is. some plants grow better in the sun, some in the shade.THE CAN OF PLANTS IS A CATUS (SHADE) AND A SUNFLOWER (SUN).
Does mold grow faster on apples in light or dark places?
Mold usually grows on things in the dark because the light prevents the mold from growing. Mold will grow very slow when put in the sun but in the dark, it will grow faster! :)
What does the sun do to plants?
The sun provides energy to the plants, which they need to grow.
What do plants need in order to survive?
Sun and water. Most of plants need solid too. Add fertilizer to help it to grow better, but it is not really a need.
How does tinfoil help plantes grow?
it felecks sun light on your plants
Do plants grow better in the sun then in the dark?
plants were made 2 grow better in the sun
What natural thing will make your plants grow faster?
Water and sun.
Can a plant grow faster in the shade or sun?
it all depends on what plant it is. some plants grow better in the sun, some in the shade.THE CAN OF PLANTS IS A CATUS (SHADE) AND A SUNFLOWER (SUN).
Do plants grow faster in sun light or artificial light?
PLANTS GROW FASTER IN REAL SUNLIGHT BECAUSE THEN THE LIGHT GIVES OFF CERTAIN WAVELEGNTHS THAT INCREASE THE GROWTH OF THE PLANT.
Does mold grow faster on apples in light or dark places?
Mold usually grows on things in the dark because the light prevents the mold from growing. Mold will grow very slow when put in the sun but in the dark, it will grow faster! :)
What is the hypothesis for the question about Does mold grow faster in the light of day or in the dark?
If light from the day comes in contact with mold, then mold will grow faster. (There are more variables that could affect the growth such as the sun because we know that without sun, plants and every other living organism couldn't survive, which also coincides with temperature.)
Do plants grow faster with or without sunlight?
Plants should grow better in the sun, it is the main source of photosynthesis with water depending on the condition outside and inside.
What kind of plant can you buy at home depot that grows in the dark and in the sun?
Plants need Water And Sunlight to grow So plants can only grow in Day
Can plants grow faster outside or inside?
i think thhat the inside olant will grow faster becacuse the shaded plant is always going to try to reach to the sun . the one out side will grow but then it will die because the sun is heating it to much so i say that the inside plant will grow faster
What is the purpose of Sun Systems Reflectors?
The purpose of Sun Systems Reflectors is that when you want to grow your own plants inside of your house. You can set up these Sun Systems Reflectors and the plants will think that real sunlight is shining upon them. Now they will grow much faster.
Why do plants in the sunlight grow faster than the plants in the shade?
Plants rely on photosynthesis to create energy for all of their cellular functions. The more sun the plant takes in, the more energy it is able to produce, thus allowing it to grow faster.
Why do plants grow faster when there is plenty of light?
Because they make their food from the rays of the sun. More food=growing fast
