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Water is absorbed by root hair cells through osmosis and transported via the xylem from roots to leaves, aided by cohesion and adhesion. The transpiration pull, caused by evaporation from leaves, creates tension that pulls water upward. The potometer experiment estimates transpiration rates, influenced by factors like light intensity, temperature, humidity, and air movement, while controlling for plant species, leaf area, and time.

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