While a single plant is capable of fixing inorganic carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, the entire ecosystem surrounding the plant, including water, other organisms and soil conditions, influences how efficiently the ecosystem exchanges CO2. While a single plant is capable of fixing inorganic carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, the entire ecosystem surrounding the plant, including water, other organisms and soil conditions, influences how efficiently the ecosystem exchanges CO2. Earth Sciences Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories