Overview
The cohesion-tension mechanism is a vital process in plants that explains how water is transported from roots to leaves. It relies on the cohesive properties of water molecules and the tension created by transpiration. As water evaporates from the leaves, it creates a negative pressure that pulls mo...
Key Terms
Example: Cohesion allows water to form droplets.
Example: Tension pulls water upward in plants.
Example: Transpiration helps cool the plant.
Example: Xylem vessels carry water from roots to leaves.
Example: Stomata open to allow transpiration.
Example: Evaporation from leaves creates tension.
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The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
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Understanding how water interacts with soil and its importance for plant growth.
advancedKey Concepts
CohesionTensionTranspirationXylem