Question

root pressure develops due to​

Answer 1

Answer:

• Root pressure occurs in the xylem of some vascular plants when the soil moisture level is high either at night or when transpiration is low during the day. ... Water then diffuses from the soil into the rootxylem due to osmosis. Root pressure is caused by this accumulation of water in the xylem pushing on the rigid cells.

Answer 2

Answer:

Active absorption

Explanation:

• Root pressure is positive pressure that develops in the xylem sap of the root of some plants.
• It is a manifestation of active water absorption.