I believe the idea behind the transpiration bags is to collect and condense the water vapor given off by a tree's leaves which is a by product of photosynthesis. If you use black plastic you will wilt the leaves and may be drain some water out that way but stop photosynthesis and with no new water coming in, put and end to the still.
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