Since antiquity, humans have recognized plants' thirst ... Thus, pit membranes function as safety valves in the plant water transport system. Averaged across a wide range of species, pits account ...

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Researchers say they have successfully cultivated animal cells that draw energy through photosynthesis. Previously believed ...

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Alfred hears the word ‘transport’ and begins explaining transport system in plants. Alfred explains the importance of water for photosynthesis and that is it taken into the plant via the roots.