Transpiration allows plants to eliminate excess water through the process of evaporation from their leaves and stems. This helps regulate internal water balance and remove water-soluble waste products from plant tissues.
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Transpiration allows plants to eliminate excess water through the process of evaporation from their leaves and stems. This helps regulate internal water balance and remove water-soluble waste products from plant tissues.
Transpiration plays a crucial role in plant excretion by facilitating the removal of excess water and dissolved minerals from the plant. During transpiration, water vapor escapes through stomata on the leaf surfaces, carrying with it dissolved substances, including metabolic waste products. This process helps maintain water balance, regulate internal pressure (turgor), and cool the plant. It also aids in preventing the accumulation of harmful substances. While not the primary mechanism for nitrogenous waste elimination, transpiration contributes to the overall efficiency of plant excretion, ensuring the proper functioning of plant cells and supporting various physiological processes.