Question

Why do plants with sufficient soil moisture normally transpire at a higher rate?

Answer 1

Transpiration in plants:

1. Transpiration refers to the loss of water from leaves that takes place when the stomata are open for gas exchange.
2. The soil's moisture content is a key factor that regulates water exchange processes in the plant.
3. Plants thriving in soil with adequate moisture content transpire at high rates as the soil keeps replenishing the plant as water moves upward.
4. In the case of plants surviving in dry soil, the plants cannot afford to lose water as they will wilt and die without any water replacement.