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This is a "pulling theory." Water vapor is released out of the leaf's stomata . Water behind it replaces the water lost. Water molecules "stick together" by cohesive forces (cohesian tension) , thus a column of water rises up the xylem tissue of the stem.
The movement of sap (primarily downward) is an entirely different mechanism.
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∙ 8y agoAs transpiration takes place in the leaves of a plant, a vacuum begins in the stem which sucks water and nutrients from the soil through the roots, stem, to transpire out through the leaves.
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Is sap flammable?
I think so, i just put a piece of wood in my fire, and sap started rising up on the top & burned pretty well.. and I'm pretty sure pine sap is flammable. I'm going to say yes, sap is flammable.
What is the function of nuclear sap?
The function of nuclear sap is that it is the clear homogeneous ground substance of a cell nucleus.
When a Christmas tree gets cut the sap is sticky What does this tell you about the tree?
It is a conifer. The sticky sap is actually resin.
What are the Procedures on making banana sap ink?
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How many gallons in a barrel of maple sap?
50 gallon
Do transpiration have no effect over ascent of sap?
Yes, transpiration have effect over ascent of sap because trnspiration cause suction force which makes the sap rise upward. The process of rising of sapis callled ascent of sap.
What two forces drive the flow of water from the roots to the leaves?
transpiration and ascent of sap
What meant by the ascent of xylem water?
Ascent of xylem water is also known as the ascent of sap as sap contains minerals dissolved in water. Ascent of sap is actually the movement of sap from the roots all the way to the leaves where it can be utilized in photosynthesis. There are two prposed theories so as to exlain the ascent of sap. One is the "Root Pressure Theory" which says that root exerts a pressure on the water to push it upwards by absorbing more from the soil. But this pressure works only for a few metres. The second theory is more acceptable; "The transpiration Pull". According to this one, when water is transpired through the leaves, the evaporating water molecules pull the ones after them with the help of the adhesive and cohesive forces. This helps in the ascent of water from the roots, all the way through the xylem, to the leaves.
What is the rate of ascent of sap?
Plant sap and tree sap originate in the roots and then climb to nourish the leaves. We take advantage of this ascension in maple trees. When their sap begins to ascend in the Spring, we tap the trees and collect and boil the sap in the production of maple syrup. Vet59Man
Does the stoma open of shut in the light?
in day light , they are open, and perform the following three functions 1 Transpiration 2 Gaseous exchange 3 Promotion of ascent of sap***
Who discovered ascent of sap?
I have no fricken idea!
What will happen to plants if there is no transpiration?
A plant can not have no stomata, some plants such as cacti have very little but still have some. Hypothetically if a plant had none it would die because plants need their stomata to take carbon dioxide in and let oxygen out.
Describe the path taken by water at the moment it enters the leaf and leaves through the stomata?
The water enters the leaf by ascent of sap. It is used in photosythesis. It reappears or synthesized during respiration and ultimately leaves through stomata by transpiration.
When stem of a herbaceous plant is cut water or sap oozes out dis is due to?
this is due to the upward movement of water/sap in the plant which is called ascent of sap.
How does water adhesion affect living organisms?
Water molecules adhere to the xylem walls and are carried up by transpirational pull during ascent of sap, which is an essential process for plant life.
What takes water and minerals from the root to the shoot?
Xylem tissue by ascent of sap
What is the difference between plant in sun with water and the plant in dark without water?
When the plant is placed in sunlight having sufficient water to absorb, it undergoes rapid transpiration and upward movement of water (ascent of sap). This phenomenon is slowed down in dark without water.
