in a plant if you look carefully and debark a tree you will see llines going up theese are cells. the roots collect water from the ground gives it to the cells and the cells take the water to the rest of a plant.
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Water absorbed by a plant is used for various functions such as photosynthesis, nutrient transport, and structural support. Excess water is released through transpiration, where it evaporates through the stomata on the leaves.
Aside from use in vascular tissues and other water related plant operations water is the source of the oxygen expelled by the plant. The main use of water by a plant is to " crack " it for electrons that need replacement in the chlorophyll pigment as the chlorophyll's own electrons are exited by photons of light and are boosted into higher energy levels where they enter the light dependent reaction systems.
Water not used here is used to fill plant vacuoles so the plant may retain turgor and remain upright.
Most of the water that is absorbed by a plant is used during photosynthesis. This is because it is needed for the plant to make its food.
through the process of osmosis where by the cell sap in the root cells is more concentrated than the water in the soil therefore withdrawing water molecules through the semipermeable membrane
They are either given off through the leaves of the plant and into the air, are actually used by the plant to create energy, or soaked into the ground.
The roots of the plant are responsible for absorbing water from the soil. They have specialized structures, such as root hairs, that increase surface area for water absorption. Once water is absorbed, it is transported through the plant to where it is needed.
When soil blocks the flow of water through itself, it can lead to waterlogging. This prevents the water from draining properly, which can suffocate plant roots by depriving them of oxygen. This in turn can hinder plant growth and potentially lead to root rot.
Water and nutrients are absorbed by the roots and travel through the xylem tissue in the stems via capillary action and transpiration pull. This process helps provide water for photosynthesis in the leaves and nutrients for growth and metabolism in the plant. The movement is facilitated by cohesion and adhesion forces within the plant's vascular system.
Water that is not absorbed by soil typically runs off the surface, creating runoff. This runoff can flow into streams, rivers, and eventually oceans. It can also contribute to erosion and carry pollutants from the surface into bodies of water.
When water soaks into the ground, it infiltrates the soil and fills up the pore spaces between soil particles. Some of the water will be absorbed by plant roots, while the excess water will move downward through the soil layers until it reaches the water table or groundwater reservoir. This process helps recharge underground aquifers and replenish surface water sources.