Question

Name the factors that affect the rate of transpiration.

Answer 1

Transpiration: It is the loss of excess water through the stomatal pores.

Factors that affect the rate of transpiration are:-

1. Temperature -The rate of transpiration increase with the increase in temperature.
2. Sunlight - The rate of transpiration is higher during the day.
3. Wind - The rate of transpiration increases during the windy day, as the rate of evaporation increases.
4. Humidity - A increase in the amount of humidity in the environment leads to a decrease in the transpiration rate.