Table 2.

Effect of increasing relative humidity on vapor pressure gradient from leaf to air at a constant temperature of 30°C.

Leaf and air temperature (°C)303030
Relative humidity of air (%)205080
Vapor pressure at evaporating leaf surface (kPa)4.244.244.24
Vapor pressure in air at indicated temp.(kPa)0.852.123.39
Vapor pressure gradient from leaf to air (kPa)3.392.120.85