Question

Name the following:

Pressure developed in the roots due to continuous inward movement of water.

Answer 1

Root pressure:

1. Pressure developed in the roots due to continuous inward movement of water is called root pressure.
2. Due to root pressure, stem exudes xylem sap via cut ends.
3. Root pressure continuously forces the water up, through the xylem vessels.
4. It is one of the forces that helps the upward movement of water through the stem, to the leaves, up to a certain height.

Final answer: Pressure developed in the roots due to continuous inward movement of water is the root pressure.