Transpiration
ICSE · Class 10 · Biology
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Definition and Basic Concept
- Transpiration is the loss of water vapours from aerial parts of a plant (leaves, stems, buds, flowers)
- It is a physiological process carried out by living cells
- Plants absorb huge quantities of water but retain only a small part for vital activities
Types of Transpiration
- Three main types based on the structure through which water is lost
- Stomatal transpiration accounts for 80-90% of total water loss
- Cuticular transpiration varies from 3-9% among different plants
Stomatal Mechanism
- Each stoma is surrounded by two kidney-shaped guard cells
- Guard cells contain chloroplasts and can perform photosynthesis
- Inner wall of guard cells is thick, outer wall is thin
Factors Affecting Transpiration
- External factors: light, temperature, wind, humidity, water content of soil, CO₂ concentration, atmospheric pressure
- Internal factors: leaf arrangement, cuticle thickness, number of stomata, anatomical features, root-shoot ratio
- Light increases transpiration by opening stomata
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