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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 44.7, Problem 1CSC
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During the growing season, how does transpiration from leaves carry nutrients from the soil to the tips of branches.

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Water is transported throughout the plant by passive transportation it does not involve usage of ATP. Water transportation through xylem is carried out by two methods root pressure method and the cohesion-tension method.

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