The following points highlight the top ten properties of water molecules. The properties are: 1. Temperature and Physical State 2. Absorption and Dissipation of Heat 3. Melting and Vaporizing Water 4. Water as a Solvent 5. Cohesion and Adhesion 6. Nature of Cellular Water 7. Factors Affecting the Chemical Potential of Water 8. Water in the Soil 9. Entry of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Passive Water Absorption 2. Evidences for Passive Water Absorption 3. Mechanism 4. Factors. Meaning of Passive Water Absorption: Passive water absorption is the most prevalent method of water absorption. In this process the force concerned with this type of absorption emanates from the aerial parts of the plant, especially leaves, [...]
The absorption of water by the root hair does not depend solely upon its osmotic concentration but also upon its osmotic potential which is equivalent to the difference between its osmotic potential and its pressure potential. If the root hair becomes fully turgid, in order that its osmotic pressure becomes zero, it will absorb no more water from the soil. [...]