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Root pressure develops mainly because of?
Unit-8 Plant Physiology
A Transpiration pull
B Active absorption of minerals into the xylem
C Wind
D Sunlight
Explanation

Active uptake of minerals draws water into the xylem, building up positive root pressure.

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