Name: Transport of Water in Plants
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 4 min 42 s
Description: Plants need water. The water transport system in plants is like a canal system. Explore this transport system from the root hair to the various parts of the...

Question

What are the limitations of root pressure with respect to translocation of water in plants?

Accepted Answer

Roots play a major role in the absorption of water from the soil and the upper parts of the plant assist in the absorption through transpiration pull. The water that is absorbed by the root hair, is transported to various parts of the plant. The fluid that moves upward in the stem is a dilute solution of mineral ions and water absorbed from the soil. It is called sap.

The pressure created near the roots due to absorption and accumulation of water is called root pressure. It is positive hydrostatic pressure. It helps to push the water column in the xylem to small heights in stems.

Limitations of root pressure:

Exudation of sap from cut tip of stem is due to root pressure.

It is also responsible for guttation

It accounts for very less amount of water transportation and can not help in ascent of sap in tall trees. Therefore, it is absent in conifers.

What are the limitations of root pressure with respect to translocation of water in plants?

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