Which transport effect directly increases when a vascular plant experiences physical damage disrupting the cuticle layer?

💡 Explanation

Increased transpiration water loss will occur because a disrupted cuticle enhances uncontrolled evaporation from plant tissues. The mechanism of transpiration pull becomes less efficient; therefore, water escapes through the damage rather than being regulated stomatally under normal conditions.

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