What does “Transpiration pull” actually mean in Transport in Plants, and why does it matter for NEET?
water lost from leaves creates a suction that, thanks to water's cohesion, pulls a continuous column up the xylem.
In simple words: water lost from leaves creates a suction that, thanks to water's cohesion, pulls a continuous column up the xylem. Getting Transpiration pull clear matters because NEET questions on Transport in Plants usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.
Key point
Transpiration pull
Common mistake
thinking the roots push all the water up by themselves.
Memory tip
leaves pull (transpiration) far more than roots push.
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