Which one of the following graphs most closely represents the relationship between the rate of transpiration of a mesophytic leaf and the atmospheric humidity ?

Question

Which one of the following graphs most closely represents the relationship between the rate of transpiration of a mesophytic leaf and the atmospheric humidity ? (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

With increasing humidity, the rate of transpiration decreases linearly, because the high saturation of water vapour in the atmosphere prevents the evaporation of more water from the leaf interior to the exterior.

Q. Which one of the following graphs most closely represents the relationship between the rate of transpiration of a mesophytic leaf and the atmospheric humidity ?

With increasing humidity, the rate of transpiration decreases linearly, because the high saturation of water vapour in the atmosphere prevents the evaporation of more water from the leaf interior to the exterior.