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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by a plant's roots, moves up through the stem, and is released as water vapor through pores (stomata) in the leaves. This helps regulate temperature and transports nutrients throughout the plant. The rate of transpiration is influenced by environmental factors like heat, light, and wind, with heat typically having the greatest effect by increasing evaporation. Transpiration also varies between plant species based on anatomical and physiological adaptations. Applying a barrier to the leaves, like petroleum jelly, can decrease transpiration by preventing water vapor release through the stomata.

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by a plant's roots, moves up through the stem, and is released as water vapor through pores (stomata) in the leaves. This helps regulate temperature and transports nutrients throughout the plant. The rate of transpiration is influenced by environmental factors like heat, light, and wind, with heat typically having the greatest effect by increasing evaporation. Transpiration also varies between plant species based on anatomical and physiological adaptations. Applying a barrier to the leaves, like petroleum jelly, can decrease transpiration by preventing water vapor release through the stomata.

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Learning Journal Unit 6

Introductions

Transpiration is a fundamental process that occurs when a plant's roots absorb water, which
then travels up through the stem and is released through pores in the leaves as water vapor.
This process is critical for maintaining the plant's water balance and nutrient uptake. (Home |
Transpiration: Water Movement Through Plants, Passel, n.d) Various environmental factors
can influence the rate of transpiration, including heat, light, and wind. Heat increases the
evaporation rate of water from the leaves, while light stimulates the opening of stomata for
gas exchange, and wind accelerates the movement of water vapor away from the plant.
Among these factors, heat typically has the most significant impact on transpiration rate, as it
increases the rate of evaporation of water from the leaves. Furthermore, different plant species
transpire at varying rates due to variations in their anatomy, physiology, and adaptation to
their environment. (Home | Transpiration: Water Movement Through Plants, Passel, n.d) Leaf
size, shape, stomatal density, and root system characteristics are all factors that can influence
the rate of transpiration. Applying petroleum jelly to the leaves of a plant can significantly
decrease the rate of transpiration. This coating creates a barrier that prevents water vapor from
being released through the stomata, which can lead to reduced transpiration and potentially
impact the plant's overall water balance. Water is absorbed by the root hairs from the soil
through the process of osmosis. From the root hairs, the water moves through the root cortex,
which is a layer of cells that surrounds the central core of the root. The water then travels up
through the xylem vessels, which are long tubes that run through the stem of the plant.
Finally, the water reaches the leaf through the veins, where it is transported to the cells within
the leaf for various physiological functions, such as photosynthesis and transpiration.
Transpiration plays a crucial role in regulating the plant's temperature, transporting nutrients
throughout the plant, and maintaining turgor pressure in the cells. Additionally, it helps to pull
water and nutrients up from the roots through the processes of cohesion and adhesion.
1. Transpiration in plants is driven by:

Answer: Capillary action

2. Stomata:

Answer: permit the intake of carbon dioxide

3. Water can be lost by a plant through which process(es)?

Answer: A and B

4. Colder temperatures cause stomata to remain closed. Based on this information, if a plant
were grown below 21oC would you expect transpiration rates to:

Answer: Decrease

5. Wind appeared to increase the rate of transpiration in most plants tested. This is most
likely due to the fact that:
Answer: Evaporation was increased

6. Cacti grow in arid regions such as deserts. Compared to other plants, transpiration in cacti
would most likely be:

Answer: Lower

References

Rye, C., Wise, R., Jurukivski, V., DeSaix, J., Choi, J., & Avissar, Y. (2016). Biology.
OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/biology/pages/1-introduction

Water movement through plants. (n.d.). Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary. Retrieved from
https://passel.unl.edu/pages/informationmodule.php?
idinformationmodule=1092853841&topicorder=6

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