To avoid losing, due to cavitation, the ability to pull water from the soil, plants:
A) have parallel water conduits.
B) generate high tensile or pulling forces in the xylem.
C) cannot occupy certain habitats.
D) close stomata to limit the tensions in the xylem.
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