Question

Leaves of healthy potted plant were coated with vaseline to block the stomata will this plant remain healthy for long state three reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

no plants will not remain fresh for long time

• as stomata block no transpiration can take place
• no exchange of gas can take place
• plant will not able to respire

Answer 2

Answer:

no the plant will not remain healthy because lynwood form a layer on the leaves and would affect the plant in the following ways :

• It would block the stomata and as a result, no gaseous exchange and transpiration would take place.
• There would be no upward movement of water and minerals as there would be no transpiration. It would for the affect the process of photosynthesis. Hence, plant will not remain healthy and would die eventually.