Which of the following statement is correct ?
A. Members of gymnosperms show high root pressure
B. Actively transpiring plants show high root pressure
C. Root pressure is mainly responsible for ascent of sap in very tall trees
D. None of the above
A. Members of gymnosperms show high root pressure
B. Actively transpiring plants show high root pressure
C. Root pressure is mainly responsible for ascent of sap in very tall trees
D. None of the above
Correct Answer – D
The root pressure do not account for water movement up the xylem in tall trees, actively transpiring plants and conifers.