Agriculture Reference
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10
CHAPTER
Level 2
Transport in plants
Figure 10.1
Apple (Cox on M1 rootstock) excavated at 16 years to reveal distribution of roots. Note the
vigorous main root system near the surface, with some penetrating deeply (source: Dr E.G. Coker)
This chapter includes the following topics:
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Diffusion and osmosis
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Uptake of water
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Water movement in the plant
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Transpiration
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Mineral nutrient uptake and movement in the plant
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Sugar movement in the plant
