Differentiate between the following:
(a) Diffusion and Osmosis
(b) Transpiration and Evaporation
(c) Osmotic Pressure and Osmotic Potential
(d) Imbibition and Diffusion
(e) Apoplast and Symplast pathways of movement of water in plants.
(f) Guttation and Transpiration.
What causes the opening and closing of guard cells of stomata during transpiration?
What essential role does the root endodermis play during mineral absorption in plants?
Describe transpiration pull model of water transport in plants. What are the factors influencing transpiration? How is it useful to plants?
How is the mycorrhizal association helpful in absorption of water and minerals in plants?