Could Climate Change Make Plants More Toxic?

The video explores the complex effects of rising CO2 levels on plants. While increased CO2 can boost plant growth, it can also lead to unpredictable changes in plant compounds, affecting nutrition and potentially increasing toxicity. The impact varies by species, with some plants like sweet wormwood and wild poppy producing more active compounds. A case study on famine weed shows how CO2 can enhance its invasiveness and toxicity. The video highlights the need to understand these changes as part of addressing the climate crisis.

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