Question

What is the significance of transpiration in plants?

Answer 1

Transpiration:

1. Transpiration is the process by which excess water is eliminated from the plant's body.
2. There are mainly three types of transpiration-

• Stomatal
• Lenticular
• Cuticular

Significance of transpiration in plants:

1. It conducts water and mineral salts to different parts of the plant body.
2. It maintains the osmosis and turgidity of the cells.
3. It helps in the upward movement of water.
4. During transpiration hydrophilic salts get collected on the surface of the leaves, keeping the leaves moist.
5. Optimum transpiration is good for the proper growth of plants.
6. It gives a cooling effect.