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प्रश्न
Give Reasons for the following:
Balsam plants wilt during midday even if the soil is well watered.
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उत्तर
The transpiration rate in such plants is very high during mid-day and exceeds the water absorption rate of the roots. So more water is lost than absorbed. This water deficiency in cells causes them to lose turgidity and the plants wilt.
संबंधित प्रश्न
How does temperature, light intensity and wind affect transpiration?
Which of the following statements are true and which ones are false? Give reason in support of your answer.
Atmospheric humidity promotes transpiration from a green plant.
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.

When the weight of the test tubes A and B is taken before and after the experiment, what change is observed? Justify.
Explain the Term :
Wilting
Explain the Term :
Hydathode
Complete the following sentence with appropriate word:
The leaves of the __________ plants have cuticular wax.
State the Location:
Lenticels
State the Location:
Hydathodes
Choose the Odd One Out
Give a reason/suitable explanation.
Forests tend to bring more rains.
