Give the location of casparian strip and explain its role in water movement.
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Casparian strip, a conspicuously thickened wall area one cell layer deep surrounding primary roots; it prevents excess soil solution from being pulled directly into the central part of the root where the xylem is located.
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Casparian strips are located in the endodermis. The endodermal cell have many transport proteins embedded in their plasma membrane help in water movement. It is important to note that the root endodermis because of the layer of suberin has the ability to actively transport water.
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