The Color of Plants on Other Worlds. (Cover story)

• Autores: Nancy Y. Kiang
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 298, Nº. 4, 2008, págs. 48-55
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses the color of plants on other planets. Plant colors found on these planets, and the connected issue of the presence of water on such planets, assists in determining the presence of life on planets. One key is understanding photosynthesis on Earth, knowledge of which can be used to analyze other planets in the universe. The article details the process of photosynthesis. The article explores strength of F, G, K, and M stars, as well as planets within a star's habitable range. INSETS: SOAKING UP THE RAYS;BIOSIGNATURES;PLANET FINDERS.