Root pressure develops due to (a) passive absorption (b) active absorption (c) increase in transpiration (d) low osmotic potential in soil.

Root pressure develops due to
(a) passive absorption
(b) active absorption
(c) increase in transpiration
(d) low osmotic potential in soil.
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(b) active absorption
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