In summer afternoon, rate of transpiration is greater than the rate of absorption. What happens to plant due to this?

Temporary wilting

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Leaves become yellow

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Plant will die

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Solution

The correct option is A Temporary wilting
According to the most widely held view, the absorption in plants occurs under the influence of loss of water due to transpiration. If there is more loss of water than is available in the soil or can be absorbed by plants from soil. The leaves of plants loose turgor, droop down and in general plants wilt.

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