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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
Mention the two ways in which transpiration helps the plants.
Describe an experiment to show that the plant loses water through its leaves.
Answer the following (only in few words);
In which form, water comes out in transpiration?
Give Reasons for the following:
Land plants die if their roots remain waterlogged.
Give Reasons for the following:
Why do some herbaceous plants show wilting of leaves during mid-day which again recover in the evening?
Differentiate Between Transpiration and Perspiration.
Name the following:
Holes present on the surface of the stems and twigs for transpiration.
State the Location:
Cuticle
