Global Photosynthesis Producing Oxygen (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Global Photosynthesis Producing Oxygen

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The green reflects strong oxygen photosynthesis on Earth. Before it evolved, life on the planet was mostly single-cell, and life as we know it would die off without it. Photosynthesis is not in acute danger, but there are stresses that can break it down. Studying it may allow humanity to tweak it in the future, if ever needed, or even in the present to increase crop productivity.

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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / press photo

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