The evaporation of water at stomatal surfaces on the leaves creates a(n)________ that pulls the water through the plant.

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The process of water evaporation at the stomatal surfaces creates a tension on the water column in the xylem that is transmitted to the roots, thus pulling up water and dissolved nutrients through the plant. This cohesive pull is known as the transpiration pull.

The Evaporation of Water at Stomatal Surfaces on the Leaves