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6. Why plants drink so much ?

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Plants take up lots of water. This is a need that is accomplished by transpiration. Let us see how do they do it. Do they really drink in gallons ?

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Guttation : Guttation

Courtesy… Luc Viatour : Courtesy… Luc Viatour Guttation on Equisetum fluviatile

Which other places do plants store so much ? : Which other places do plants store so much ?

What is known by Exudation ? : What is known by Exudation ? If a plant stem is cut, the xylem sap is seen flowing out through the cut end. This is also called bleeding.

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Extracting water from a large tuber : Extracting water from a large tuber

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Slide 10 : Pomelo" or Chinese Grapefruit which is as huge as a human head is a citrus fruit

Slide 11 : Atlantic Giant (Cucurbita maxima) Massive Fruit can exceed 6 feet in circumference. The heaviest Atlantic Giant on record weighed 766 kg (1689 lb). Under normal conditions the Atlantic Giant can consistently produce fruits in excess of 250 kg (551 lb).

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Slide 13 : The papaya One of the largest fruits Grows well in tropical areas One of the most delicious fruits A vitamin rich fruit

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Do you think Plants drink a lot ? : Do you think Plants drink a lot ?

Slide 16 : That was a non profitable assignment (lecture) and the copy right belongs to the beholder on the internet For e-learning Biological Sciences Call 9814016083 (India)

Slide 17 : So many thanks to Dr Aman Biswas The end

Slide 18 : A Centre of Biological Studies Dr S. Biswas Dr A. Biswas

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