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Plants require all kinds of raw materials in order to manufacture leaves, roots, buds and fruit.

They require:

• Light
• Temperature
• Humidity
• CO²
• Water

For 3 main processes:

1. PHOTOSYNTHESIS

The plant absorbs carbon dioxide from the air, and together with water and heat, creates carbohydrates and oxygen. Photosynthesis is dependent on the correct level of light, carbon dioxide and temperature.

2. RESPIRATION

The plant transforms some of the carbohydrates from photosynthesis into energy for maintenance processes. The remaining carbohydrates are transformed into plant tissue. The respiration process is highly dependent on and regulates the plant's temperature.  

3. TRANSPIRATION

Leaf transpiration controls the water and nutrition uptake in addition to the cooling of the plant. Leaf transpiration must be sufficient to enable the leaf to maintain the desired temperature and develop a strong metabolism. The transpiration process depends on light intensity, temperature and humidity.