Transpiration Flashcards
1
Q
transpiration
A
Transpiration is the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from the parts of a plant such as leaves, stems and flowers. Water is necessary for plants but only a small amount of water taken up by the roots is used for growth and metabolism.
2
Q
factors which affect rate of transpiration
A
1 light intensity
2- temperature
3- wind speed
