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What factors need to be considered to improve plant food production? -…
What factors need to be considered to improve plant food production?
Factors
Environment
Soil quality
IV: Type of soil used (e.g. loamy soil, peaty soil, or clay soil)
DV: How much plant is produced.
CV: Same type of plant, same amount of water.
The quality of soil impacts on how much food can be produced, without fertile soil the plants will not thrive, making soil quality essential in plant food production (Weleda, 2023).
Water availability
IV: Amount of water provided to the plants.
DV: The growth of the plants (height and size).
CV: Same type of plant used, temperature, sunlight exposure.
Plants need water for processes like photosynthesis and nutrient transport. Without enough water, plants can't grow, making water availability essential for the food production (InTeGrate, 2018).
Technology
Farming methods
IV: Type of farming method (e.g. organic farming or precision farming)
DV: How much plant is grown
CV: Same plant species, same amount of water, and same environmental conditions.
The way plants are grown always affects food production. New farming technology methods will help increasing yield while reducing waste and protecting environment as well (ScienceDirect, 2021).
Fertiliser
IV: Type or amount of fertiliser used.
DV: Growth rate of the plants.
CV: Same type of plant, same amount of water, and same sunlight exposure.
They provide important nutrients like potassium and phosphorus, that help plants grow faster and produce more foods. Also, they help restore nutrient in soil which makes farming more sustainable (Frontiers, 2020).
Improve
Sustainability
This means growing food in ways that protect the environment and use resources like water and soil effectively. Sustainable farming ensures that land remains healthy for the future farming as well (PlugandPlay, 2023).
Environment
Better quality
Improving the quality of food means making it more nutritious, fresher, and tastier.By focusing on better quality, farmers can grow yields that are more appealing to consumers and provide greater nutrition benefits (ScienceDirect, 2022).
Freshness
Appearance
Nutrition
Efficiency
This means growing more food with lesser resources like water, soil, and energy. By using resources effectively, farmers can grow more yields without wasting anything, which helps meet the need for more food (ScienceDirect, 2023).
Cost effective
Yield
Resources
Production
Plant Food Production
Sustainable agriculture
Different ways of farming affect how well crops grow and how resources like water and energy are used. Better methods can help grow more food while using fewer resources (WorldWildlifeFund, N.D).
Organic farming
Precision farming
Pastoral farming
Resources use
Farmers can boost crop yields in degraded soils, by improving soil and water management can help improve degraded land and increase productivity (World Resources Institute, 2018).
Water, soil, and energy management
Producing food
Growing food depends on how land and labour are used. Efficient use of land helps grow more crops in the same space, while well-managed labour ensures work is done quickly and effectively (ScienceDirect, 2022).
Land
Labour