Wilting occurs, when

Rate of transpiration is higher than absorption

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Rate of absorption is higher than transpiration

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Excess root pressure

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High relative humidity in air

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The correct option is B Rate of transpiration is higher than absorption
When loss of water is more than the rate of absorption or uptake of water by the roots , it leads to wilting because of water stress.

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Give suitable explanation for the following :

(a) A higher rate of transpiration is recorded on a windy day rather than on a calm day.

(b) Excessive transpiration results in the wilting of the leaves.

(d) More transpiration occurs from the lower surface of a dorsiventral leaf.

(e) Cork and bark of trees help in preventing loss of water.

(f) Perspiration and transpiration help to cool the body temperature of the organism.

(g) On a bright sunny day, the leaves of certain plants roll up.

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If the water content of the leaves decreases due to insufficient absorption of water by roots, the leaves wilt and transpiration is reduced.

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