Transpiration resistance of plants

TitleTranspiration resistance of plants
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1967
AuthorsMiller PC, Gates DM
JournalThe American Midlands Naturalist
Volume77
Pagination77-85
KeywordsWATER LOSSES
Abstract

An energy budget method is described for using potometers to measure the minimum diffusion resistance to transpiration of excised leaves. The method is used to infer the transpiration rate of intact leaves in situ. Values of minimum resistance are given for several coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs from wet to dry habitats.