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What is Transpiration ? Give the imp...

What is Transpiration ? Give the importance to transpiration .

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Definition : Transipiration is the transport of water in plants through stomma in the leaves .
Important of Transpiration :
(I ) Creates transpirational pull for transport of water .
(ii ) supplies water for photosynthesis .
(iii ) Transports minerals from soil to all parts of the plant .
(iv ) Cools the surface of the leaves by evaportion .
(v ) Keeps the cells turgid , hence , maintains their shape .
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