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Water and Solute Potential
Water potential in plants
With heights nearing 116 meters, (a) coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) are the tallest trees in the world. Plant roots can easily generate enough force to (b) buckle and break concrete sidewalks.
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"OpenStax College, Transport of Water and Solutes in Plants. October 17, 2013."
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