MadSci Network: Botany |
Think about the processes of photosynthesis. I'm assuming the bag is clear and the plant-bag combo are in light. Carbon dioxide gas must enter the leaf for photosynthesis. The plastic bag will prevent carbon dioxide entry. The small amount of carbon dioxide in the bag will quickly be used and cannot be replaced if the bag is tightly sealed around the plant. Assuming the bag is in the sun, the temperature can also increase inside the bag due to the greenhouse effect. The high temperature could damage or kill the plant.
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