Which outcome occurs when transpiration in tall trees peaks during midday sun causing excessive water tension?

💡 Explanation

Xylem exhibits cavitation because of excessive tension created by increased transpiration overcomes the limit of water's cohesive forces inside xylem elements, therefore causing air bubbles, rather than continuous water flow driven by root pressure.

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