The water potential of a soil is -0.7 MPa. The water potential of the root of a plant growing in the soil is -0.32 MPa. Will water move in or out of the root under these conditions? Be sure to explain why. Thinking question: what 2 things might cause the soil water potential to be so low?
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In this case, the water potential of the soil (-0.7 MPa) is lower than the water potential of the root (-0.32 MPa). Therefore, water will move from the soil into the root. Step 2: The two main factors that might cause the soil water potential to be so low are: Show more…
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