The ratio of the weight of water consumed from various sources by a plant in order to produce one unit weight of plant above the root zone is called
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\[
\boxed{
\text{Transpiration Ratio}
=
\frac{\text{Water consumed}}{\text{Dry plant matter produced}}
}
\]
A lower transpiration ratio indicates more efficient water utilization by the plant.
Step 1: Recall the definition of transpiration ratio.
The transpiration ratio is defined as the ratio of the weight of water absorbed and transpired by a plant to the dry weight of plant matter produced above the root zone.
Step 2: Identify the correct term.
Thus,
\[
\boxed{
\text{Transpiration Ratio}
=
\frac{\text{Weight of water consumed}}{\text{Weight of plant produced}}
}
\]
Hence,
\[
\boxed{(D)}
\]
is the correct answer.