Transpiration
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="transpiration"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
The evaporation of water from plant leaves through stomata. A large oak can transpire over 150,000 liters of water per year. It drives the uptake of water and minerals from the soil.
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