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The greatest contribution of root pressure is

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to re- establish the continuous chains of water molecules in the xylem which often break under the enormous tensions created by transpiration.

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to play a major role in water movement up tall tress over 50 feet in height.

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to act as a main driving force to push water from the roots in the xylem towards the leaves .

D

to give water high tensile strength and high capillarity action.

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