the evaporation of water from the leaves of a plant
it's a consequence of gas exchange-> transpiration occurs when the plant opens the stomata to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
What factors affect the rate o transpiration?
light intensity
temperature
humidity
air movement
waxy cuticle
why is transpiration an inevitable consequence of photosynthesis?
During photosynthesis, stomata (small pores on leaves) open to allow carbon dioxide (CO2CO_2CO2) to enter the leaf for the photosynthetic process.
Water Loss: When stomata are open for CO2CO_2CO2 uptake, water vapor is simultaneously lost to the atmosphere. This loss occurs because the concentration of water vapor is typically lower outside the leaf compared to inside, causing water to diffuse out.
