In order to move between the apoplast and the symplast, water must

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Water can move between the apoplast and symplast by selective transport, which involves the movement of ions and other solutes across membranes through channels or carrier proteins. This allows water to move across the membranes and into the symplast where it can continue to move through the plant via the plasmodesmata. Diffusion and osmosis can also play a role in water movement, but selective transport is necessary for moving water between the apoplast and symplast.

In Order to Move Between the Apoplast and the Symplast