Which one of the following will not directly affect transpiration?
(a) Temperature
(b) Light
(c) Wind speed
(d) Chlorophyll content of leaves
Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water in the form of dewdrops on the surface of the leaves, this does not involve the chlorophyll content in the leaves and is indifferent to it. Temperature, light and wind speed are determinants of the process on the other hand. The answer is the option (d) Chlorophyll content of the leaves