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Agriculture · Q674

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 674

Q674

The spraying of leaves with silicon emulsion causes

A.
Increase transpiration
B.
Decrease transpiration
Answer
C.
Increase photosynthesis
D.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The spraying of leaves with silicon emulsion causes decreased transpiration.
Silicone emulsions are insoluble. Emulsions allow for products that can be used to moisturize, nourish and protect the skin and also can be used to deliver active ingredients or other components.
Thus, it causes a decrease in the rate of transpiration.