Which risk increases when desert plant stomata remain open for extended periods?

💡 Explanation

When stomata remain open, increased transpiration occurs because of the concentration gradient between the leaf and the surrounding atmosphere, drawing water through the xylem and potentially leading to cavitation as tension increases. Therefore, xylem embolism becomes more likely, rather than other issues which require independent mechanisms.

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