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Solar-powered life: Photosynthesis

Solar-Powered Life: Photosynthesis Carbohydrate / food production Atmospheric carbon dioxide reduction Materials production Photosynthesis Oxygen production Fuel production Food additives industry

Solar-Powered Life: Photosynthesis Carbohydrate / food Production Materials Production • Aspirin: Willow tree • Cork: Cork oak tree • Car waxes, dental floss, cosmetics: Palm tree • Latex: Rubber tree • Paper: Spruce, pine, fir, larch • Furniture/construction wood: Oak, alder, maple, pine • Plastics: Petroleum, fossils fuels

Solar-Powered Life: Photosynthesis Food additives Chlorophyll food colouring Fuel Production Coal, a fossil fuel Carotenoids in saffron for food colouring and flavour Biofuel power station using rapeseed

Solar-Powered Life: Photosynthesis Oxygen production Atmospheric CO 2 reduction Pondweed producing oxygen bubbles Amazon rainforest reducing atmospheric CO 2

Possible careers related to photosynthesis Food scientist, food science technician: Using and modifying photosynthestic pigments in the food industry adding flavour, colouring, vitamins and antioxidants. Development of new plant-based foods. Plant biochemist: research into maximizing the efficiency of photosynthesis in agriculture or development artificial photosynthetic systems for industry. Agricultural scientist / manager: Development of biofuels and agricultural management, focusing on factors affecting crop growth, maximizing yield for developing countries. Requirements: BSc, MSc or Ph. D in Plant Biology, including the study of topics such as plant physiology, ecology, botany, plant molecular biology, bioinformatics, plant breeding, plant cell biology and field or laboratory research.