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प्रश्न
Explain the Term :
Wilting
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उत्तर
Wilting: The collapse of leaves due to unfavorable water relations. It may be due to excessive transpiration as compared to the absorption of water by roots. It may also be due to blocking of the xylem elements, pathogens or parasites.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the factors which affect the rate of transpiration? State their role in each case.
Describe an experiment to show that the plant loses water through its leaves.
Which of the following statements are true and which ones are false? Give reason in support of your answer.
Some desert plants have sunked stomata on their leaves.
Answer the following (only in few words);
Give one important difference between transpiration and evaporation.
The figure given below represents an experimental setup with a weighing machine to demonstrate a particular process in plants. The experimental setup was placed in bright sunlight. Study the diagram and answer the following questions.
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What are the advantages of transpiration to the plant?
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Lenticel
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