A strategy I could use to determine the factors that influence plant growth is…
conducting a controlled experiment with different variables.
First, identify the various factors that could potentially influence plant growth, such as sunlight exposure, soil quality, water availability, temperature, nutrient levels, and pest presence.
Then, design an experiment where each factor is manipulated independently while keeping all other conditions constant. For example, you can set up several groups of plants and expose them to different levels of sunlight, provide varying amounts of water, use different types of soil, or add different levels of fertilizers.
Measure the growth of the plants over a specific period, such as measuring the height, number of leaves, or biomass.
Analyze the data to determine which factor(s) had the most significant impact on plant growth. This can be done by comparing the growth rates or sizes of the plants in each group or by conducting statistical analysis.
Repeat the experiment multiple times to ensure reliability and validity of the results.
By systematically varying and observing each factor, you can determine which ones have the most influence on plant growth.