(a) Trees absorb water from the soil. How does this water reach the tree tops? Explain in detail.
(b) Describe the cuttings method for the artificial propagation of plants. Illustrate your answer with the help of labelled diagrams.

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(a) The water absorbed by the roots of the trees is transported to different parts of the plant through vascular bundles. The vascular bundles that help in the transportation of water are xylem. These help in the movement of water from roots to tree tops.

(b) In cutting method, a part of stem comprising buds on it is cut from the plant using a sharp knife. The stem is then buried in a suitable medium. After some days, the stem develops roots and starts growing into a new plant. The process of cutting can be illustrated as follows:

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(a) Trees absorb water from the soil. How does this water reach the tree tops? Explain in detail. ​(b) Describe the cuttings method for the artificial propagation of plants. Illustrate your answer with the help of labelled diagrams.

(a) Trees absorb water from the soil. How does this water reach the tree tops? Explain in detail.
(b) Describe the cuttings method for the artificial propagation of plants. Illustrate your answer with the help of labelled diagrams.