Competition in Plants

• What is the definition of competition in plants?

  Plants compete for limited resources in an ecosystem
• What is one resource that plants compete for?

  Light
• Why is light important for plants?

  For photosynthesis to make food
• Why is water important for plants?

  For keeping their leaves turgid and photosynthesis
• Where do plants obtain minerals?

  From the soil
• What else do plants compete for, in addition to light, water, and minerals?

  Space to grow