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Root pressure develops due toA. active absorptionB. low osmotic optential in soilC. passive absorptionD. increase in transpiration

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Root pressure is the positive pressure that develops in the roots of plants by the active absorption nutrients from the soil. When the nutrients are actively absorbed by root hairs, water (along with minerals) increases the pressure in the xylem. This pressure pushes water up to small hights.


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