Q. Wilting occurs when

A) Rate of transpiration is higher than absorption
B) Rate of absorption is higher than transpiration
C) Excess root pressure
D) High relative humidity in air
Explanation

Wilting occurs, when rate of transpiration is higher than absorption, which leads to excess loss of water than absorption. Transpiration is a physical process, in which the water evaporates in the form of vapours from aerial parts of plants. It may be stomatal, cuticular or lenticular.

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