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what type of vegetation uses the most co2?
keepitmoving said:is it practical to plant large amounts of these types of vegetation to make up for increased CO2 production?
keepitmoving said:what type of vegetation uses the most co2?
As algae grows faster than anything I can think of, in all kinds of conditions, I expect it captures the most CO2.Xnn said:Those that grow the fastest.
Plants such as sugercane, which use C4 photosynthesis are especially good.
Wallace said:You can use some of that fuel to supply the heat and thus can perform this processing without external energy input, resulting in charcoal and surplus fuel which can be used for energy production.
You're talking about a process where you end up with more energy than you started with...that's not quite possible. Furthermore, you'd be burning the charcoal (thereby producing CO2 and CO), to get rid of organic matter. The thing is, the high temperature environment required has to be sustained over a long period of time, which requires a LOT of energy. If this method really worked, then oil companies would be busy converting organic material into oil again- but they know that you will never get more energy out of a system than you put into it. In fact, because of dissipative losses, you will NEVER get more energy out of a process than you put into it. This is why using water as a hydrogen source for fuel cells is impractical- in order to liberate the H from H2O, you need to electrolyze the water, and the energy to do this comes from a power plant somewhere else, and the energy put into water to liberate the H is less then the energy that is produced when the H is consumed.
I can't see how. Some Algae strains can double their mass every two days in good light, temperature, and CO2 concentration.Dadface said:If wer'e considering fast growing plants I think bamboo outstrips everything else.
mheslep said:I can't see how. Some Algae strains can double their mass every two days in good light, temperature, and CO2 concentration.
http://www.aquatext.com/tables/algaegrwth.htm
Vegetation plays a crucial role in the carbon cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and storing it as carbon in their tissues. This process helps to regulate the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, which is essential for maintaining a stable climate.
Different types of vegetation have varying levels of CO2 absorption and storage capabilities. Generally, plants with larger and more abundant leaves, such as trees, are more efficient at storing carbon than smaller plants like grasses. Therefore, the type of vegetation present in a particular area can greatly impact the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.
Generally, forests are known to be the largest carbon sinks and can store large amounts of CO2 through their biomass and soil. However, it also depends on the specific species of trees and their growth rates. Fast-growing trees like bamboo can absorb and store more CO2 than slower-growing trees like oak.
Yes, several other factors can impact the amount of CO2 absorbed by vegetation. These include climate, soil quality, and management practices. For example, warmer temperatures and higher levels of sunlight can increase the rate of photosynthesis and therefore, the amount of CO2 absorbed by plants.
Planting more trees and preserving existing forests can help to mitigate the effects of climate change by increasing the amount of CO2 absorbed and stored by vegetation. Additionally, sustainable land management practices, such as reducing deforestation and promoting reforestation, can also help to decrease the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.