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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
State whether the following statement is true or false. Rewrite the false statement correctly.
During transpiration, the leaves lose more water from their upper surface.
Describe an experiment to show that the plant loses water through its leaves.
Transpiration helps in creating ______ force and in eliminating excess ______.
Which of the following statements are true and which ones are false? Give reason in support of your answer.
Most transpiration occurs during midday.
Answer the following (only in few words);
Where does transpiration take place in leaves? Give names of the various parts.
Give Reasons for the following:
Transplanting of seedlings to a flowerbed in the evening is better than doing so in the morning.
Give Reasons for the following:
Balsam plants wilt during midday even if the soil is well watered.
What are the advantages of transpiration to the plant?
Write the functional activity of the following structure:
Hydathodes
