HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How will lowered humidity affect the rate of transpiration?
A
decrease it
B
increase it
C
no change
D
it depends
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When the relative humidity is high, the atmosphere contains more moisture. This lowers the driving force for transpiration. Lower relative humidity levels correspond to less moisture in the atmosphere and thus a higher driving factor for transpiration.

Detailed explanation-2: -As the relative humidity of the air surrounding the plant rises the transpiration rate decreases. It is easier for water to evaporate into dryer air than into more saturated air. Increased movement of the air around a plant will result in a higher transpiration rate.

Detailed explanation-3: -The transpiration rate is inversely proportional to the humidity in air. High humidity reduces the outward diffusion of water through the stomata. As a result, less water is lost, and lower transpiration rates are observed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Increased humidity has a reduces transpiration. The lower the humidity the easier it is for the plant to release water.

Detailed explanation-5: -Several factors can affect the rate of transpiration, including temperature, humidity, air movement, and light intensity. Warmer temperatures generally lead to higher transpiration rates, while higher humidity levels decrease the rate of water loss.

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