Plant water transport, artwork

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Plant water transport, artwork

Plant water transport. Artwork of water molecules (blue) entering a tree through osmosis in the roots, passing upwards through the xylem vessels in the trunk and branches, and exiting through the stomata in the leaves (transpiration). This is shown in more detail in the inset artworks at right. The upwards movement of the water, against gravity, is shown by the red arrows. This transpiration stream is a combination of osmotic root pressure, capillary action, and evaporation. The circular inset (centre right) shows hydrogen bonding (dotted lines) between water molecules that form linked strands within the xylem

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Bond Bonds Capillaries Countryside Diagram Evaporating Ground Hydrogen Bonding Inset Insets Molecules Raising Root Roots Soil Stem Stoma Stomata Transpiration Water Transport Xylem Xylem Vessels Evaporate Molecular Osmosis

EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork by Science Photo Library beautifully captures the intricate process of plant water transport. The print showcases the journey of water molecules, depicted in a mesmerizing shade of blue, as they enter a tree through osmosis in its roots. From there, these vital molecules make their way upwards through the xylem vessels present in both trunk and branches. The red arrows elegantly illustrate how this upward movement defies gravity itself, highlighting the remarkable resilience of nature's mechanisms. This transpiration stream is made possible by a combination of osmotic root pressure, capillary action, and evaporation - physical forces that work harmoniously to sustain life within plants. Intriguing inset artworks provide an even closer look at this phenomenon. One such illustration depicts hydrogen bonding between water molecules forming linked strands within the xylem vessels – an essential element for efficient transportation. Amidst lush greenery and serene countryside scenery, this artwork serves as a testament to the wonders of botany and biology. It celebrates the delicate balance between flora and its environment while showcasing the beauty hidden within scientific processes. With every glance at this print from Science Photo Library, one can't help but marvel at nature's ingenious design – where molecular bonds intertwine with physical forces to ensure plants thrive and flourish against all odds.

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