Question

Describe lenticular transpiration. How does it differ from the stomatal transpiration?

Answer 1

Transpiration:

1. The process of water evaporation in plants is called transpiration.

Lenticular transcription.

1. Lenticels are pores on the stem that conduct gas exchange and transpiration.

Stomatal transpiration:

1. Transpiration takes place through the stomatal pores on the leaves.

Lenticular transcription	Stomatal transpiration
1. Takes place through the lenticels.	1. Takes place through the stomata.
2. The transpiration rate is not as high as through stomata.	2. Accounts for more than 80% of transpiration in plants.
3. Transpiration takes place during the day and night.	3. Transpiration takes place during the day.