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The rate of transpiration increase with

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Increase of humidity
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Increase of atmospheric pressure
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Decrease of temperature
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Decrease of humidity
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Solution

The correct option is D Decrease of humidity
Usually concentration of water molecules is less in the atmosphere as compared to the internal environment of leaf. This gradient is important for transpiration process. In case there is a decrease in atmospheric humidity this gradient increases and hence, rate of transpiration increases.

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