In the absence of transpiration water moves into and up the xylem because of

root pressure

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high soil mineral concentration

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root pressure

The root cells uptake minerals from the soil by active transport. This results in increased osmotic pressure in the root cells which causes endosmosis of water. The hydrostatic pressure of this water is called root pressure and can cause the water to rise all the way in small plants.

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