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Plants absorb water from the soil. Explain how does the water reach the tree top ?

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Xylem (vessels) of roots, stems and leaves are interconnected to form a continuous column. Roots also take up mineral salts actively, water pushes the water up. Transpiration pull creates a suction force pulling up water.
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