Why did the water move up the tube when the plant stem was first ...

[SGallaher96]

Why did the water move up the tube when the plant stem was first cut?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When growing a root crop in the field, how is the roots growth monitored?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Smiles0805]

Answer to Question 1

Osmosis is occurring and the roots continue to absorb water and, through capillary
action, move it up the stump

Answer to Question 2

Certain plants are selected and pulled from the soil to check root growth

[SGallaher96]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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