Question

…… fails to play the role in water movements in tall trees.

Answer 1

Root pressure:

1. It is the pressure that occurs in the xylem of roots mainly in cortical cells due to the inflow of water.
2. It pushes the water and minerals in an upward direction.
3. Root pressure develops largely due to the osmotic phenomenon.
4. It is measured by an instrument manometer.

Root pressure fails to play the role in water movements in tall trees.