Answer the following questions in brief.
Mention atleast two conditions, when water movement occurs in plants due to root pressure.

Open in App

Solution

Root pressure
It is responsible for pushing water to a small height in the stem.
It develops in the xylem of roots due to the absorption of water.
Conditions for water movement to occur in plants due to root pressure
It occurs during the early morning of the spring or rainy season when the level of evaporation is low.
It occurs when the soil moisture level is high at night.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

What role does root pressure play in water movement in plants?

Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:

(a) Name the process being studied in the above experiment.

(b) Explain the process mentioned in (a) above.

(d) What do we observe with regard to the level of water when this set up is placed in (1) bright sunlight (2) humid conditions (3) windy day?

(e) Mention any three adaptions found in plants to foster the process mentioned in (a) above.

Answer the following questions in brief.

Explain the role of root pressure in water movement in plants.

Assertion: Root pressure can provide a modest pull in the overall water transport in plants.

Reason: It does play an important role in water movement in tall trees.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program