Question

How can transpirational loss be reduced?

Answer 1

Answer:

Antitranspirants materials or chemicals can be used, which decrease the water loss from plant leaves by reducing the size and number of stomata. Nearly 99 per cent of the water absorbed by the plant is lost in transpiration. Antiranspirants and is any natural applied to transpiring plant surfaces for reducing water loss from the plant.

Different Antitranspirants:

1. Metabolic inhibiter like phenyl mercuric acetate, some alkenyl succinic acids.

2. Growth retardant such as A.B.A. Cocycle.

3. Herbicides, fungicides

4. Salicylic acid.

5. Colourless plastics, silicon oil, wax or plastic.

6. White reflecting materials (e.g. Kaolin) emulsions or white wash.

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