Which mechanism drives xylem water ascent during peak daytime leaf transpiration?

💡 Explanation

Cohesion-tension drives ascent because water loss via transpiration creates negative pressure, puling the water column. Root pressure is minor, therefore the column moves due to tension, rather than by direct root forcing water actively.

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