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Root pressure develops due to...

Root pressure develops due to

A

active absorption

B

low osmotic optential in soil

C

passive absorption

D

increase in transpiration

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Root pressure is the positive pressure that develops in the roots of plants by the active absorption nutrients from the soil. When the nutrients are actively absorbed by root hairs, water (along with minerals) increases the pressure in the xylem. This pressure pushes water up to small hights.
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