Question

After leaf falls in the autumn, which of the following is the only site of water loss in deciduous trees?

Answer 1

Correct option: (b) Lenticel.

• After leaf falls in autumn lenticels are the only site of water loss in deciduous trees.
• Lenticels are tiny openings or freckle-like spots.
• Transpiration that occurs through lenticels that are present on the mature stems of plants is called lenticular transpiration.