Which vulnerability occurs where a tall tree excessively exposed to wind undergoes rapid transpiration?

💡 Explanation

The risk of xylem cavitation increases because the cohesion-tension mechanism is stressed by high transpiration rates causing excessive negative pressure within the xylem, therefore air bubbles form, rather than water maintaining its continuous flow, breaking the water column.

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