Question

How does temperature, light intensity and wind affect transpiration?

Answer 1

Temperature:

• On hot summer days, transpiration is faster as compared to cold winters.

Light intensity:

• The transpiration rate is increased due to the increase in light intensity.
• During daytime in the sunlight, the rate of transpiration is faster.

Wind:

• Transpiration is more when the wind is blowing faster as the water evaporates faster from the leaves.
• High wind velocity favours transpiration.