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I imagine the leaves being green would encourage this evaporation. The upper layers of cells are probably effectively translucent and might be awash in green li
by chimpanzee 3y ago
I imagine the leaves being green would encourage this evaporation. The upper layers of cells are probably effectively translucent and might be awash in green light, perhaps increasing the rate of evaporation and improving overall transpiration.
- xigency 3y agoThat’s my guess as well. The green chlorophyll is inside of the cell. It absorbs sunlight for food but reflects the green light back through the water-air boundary. Perhaps the effect on evaporation or water movement provides a better benefit for the plant than absorbing the energy of that spectra. For instance, by increasing the efficiency of respiration.
- deanputney 3y agoAt its simplest, reflecting green light would send the light through the water twice instead of once. Neat trick, plants.