How do plants respire?

Respiration in plants takes place in the mitochondria of the cell in the presence of oxygen, which is known as "aerobic respiration".

The process of respiration in plants involves uses of sugars which are produced during photosynthesis, and oxygen to produce energy for plant growth.

C6CH12O6        +         6O2        ------------------ >      6CO2         +      6H2O     +    Energy

Glucose               + Oxygen                                    Carbon-dioxide   +   Water