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Water potential and pressure - class-XII
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The water potential is?
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Highest in soil and lowest in atmosphere
💡 Explanation:
Water potential is highest in pure water or wet soil (around 0 MPa or slightly negative) and decreases along the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, reaching its lowest values in dry atmospheric air to drive transpiration.