Transpiration in plants

Transpiration in plantsWe all know that plants need water, but it can be surprising how much water a small piece of plant material can absorb and release. Seeing the impact of changing humidity and air movement on plant use of water provides essential experience for understanding plant adaptations.

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  • Estimating rate of transpiration from a plant cutting

    Measure total change in mass, or volume of water taken up to estimate the amount of water lost from a plant cutting by transpiration.

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