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Water potential quantifies the tendency of water to move from one area to another due to osmosis, gravity, mechanical pressure and ______ effects such as capillary action (which is caused by surface tension).
Water potential quantifies the tendency of water to move from one area to another due to osmosis, gravity, mechanical pressure and ______ effects such as capillary action (which is caused by surface tension).
matrix
The concept of water potential has proved useful in understanding and computing water movement within ______, animals, and soil.
The concept of water potential has proved useful in understanding and computing water movement within ______, animals, and soil.
plants
Water potential is typically expressed in potential energy per unit volume and very often is represented by the Greek letter ______.
Water potential is typically expressed in potential energy per unit volume and very often is represented by the Greek letter ______.
ψ
Water potential integrates a variety of different potential drivers of water movement, which may operate in the same or different ______.
Water potential integrates a variety of different potential drivers of water movement, which may operate in the same or different ______.
If the flow is not restricted, water ______.
If the flow is not restricted, water ______.
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Water potential meaning
Water potential meaning
Water potential quantifies water's movement tendency due to osmosis, gravity, pressure, and matrix effects (like capillary action).
Water potential applications
Water potential applications
Understanding and calculating water movement within plants, animals, and soil.
Water potential unit
Water potential unit
Water potential is measured in potential energy per unit volume and is often represented by the Greek letter ψ.
Water potential drivers
Water potential drivers
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Water movement without restriction
Water movement without restriction
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