Concept information

Preferred term

transpiration  

Definition

  • The loss of water vapour from a plant, mainly through the stomata and to a small extent through the cuticle and lenticels. Transpiration results in a stream of water, carrying dissolved minerals salts, flowing upwards through the xylem.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/8630

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