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DP IB Biology (09 Plant Biology) Mind Map on 9.1 Transport in the xylem of plants, created by Steve Harton on 05/06/2014.

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9.1 Transport in thexylem of plantsNATURE OF SCIENCEUse models asrepresentations ofthe real worldWater transport in the xylem usingapparatus and materials that showsimilarities in structure to planttissuesTranspirationWater from the roots to theleaves to replace losses fromevaporationCohesive vs Adhesiveproperties of waterStructure of the xylem vesselsActive uptake of mineral ions inthe roots causes absorption ofwater by osmosisAdaptations of plantsDesertsSaline soils for waterconservationModels of water transport in xylemBlotting or filter paperFilter paperPorous potsCapillaries tubingDrawing the structure of primaryxylem vessels in sections of stemsbased on microscope imagesPotometersEffect of temperature orhumidity on transpiration ratesAim 7Image processing software anddigital microscopes increasesfurther the ability to gather moredata to ensure reliabilityMeasurement of stomatalapertures and the distributionof stomata using leaf castsDouble click this nodeto edit the textClick and drag this buttonto create a new node