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Biology

Water Absorption in Plants

Quick fact

A single mature corn plant can absorb and transpire over 200 liters of water during its growing season—yet only about 1% is used for photosynthesis.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever watered a plant and wondered where all that water goes? How does it travel from the soil all the way to the highest leaves?