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How do trees get water up at all? . How can trees get so much water up so quickly? . Specifically want an explanation for Hyperion. >100m. Ideas. Osmotic pressure (salt concentrations) Capillary effect in the xylem tubes. 10-100 micrometers radius. T ~ 0.07 N/m. Stomata.
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How do trees get water up at all? How can trees get so much water up so quickly?
Ideas • Osmotic pressure (salt concentrations) • Capillary effect in the xylem tubes 10-100 micrometers radius • T ~ 0.07 N/m
Transpiration-pull. “Cohesion theory” Rattan Vine Air-roots