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The movement rate of substances in xylem vessels is affected by environmental factors such as temperature, wind speed, and light intensity, which influence transpiration rates. Higher temperatures and wind speeds increase transpiration by enhancing evaporation and maintaining diffusion gradients, while light stimulates stomatal opening for gas exchange. A potometer can be used to investigate the effect of temperature on transpiration by measuring the movement of an air bubble under controlled conditions.
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