There are three functions that happen in order for a plant to grow. The first is photosynthesis, which is the capturing of light energy and converting it to sugar energy. The second is called respiration and this is the process of burning sugar to yield energy for growth. read more
Plant growth is caused by water that is absorbed by the plant's roots and sunlight that spurs photosynthesis, which is the process of creating food for the plant. Plants also need space, time, clean air, healthy soil and nutrients to grow. read more