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Transpiration

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Transpiration in plants occurs naturally without human intervention, much like breathing in animals. SlideBotanists measure the rate of transpiration to understand plant health.
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Transpiration rates can indicate a plant's response to its climate such as arid or humid conditions. SlideDesert plants have adapted to minimize transpiration.
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Transpiration is not typically visible to the naked eye, unlike watering or plant growth. SlideTranspiration occurs at a microscopic level, through tiny pores on leaves.