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Plant Water Relations and Transpiration
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The most common type of transpiration is:
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stomatal
💡 Explanation:
Stomatal transpiration occurs through stomata (tiny pores on leaf surfaces) and accounts for about 90% of total water loss in plants. Cuticular transpiration through the waxy leaf cuticle is minimal, while lenticular (through stems) and foliar transpiration are even less significant.