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(D) Water potential $(\Psi_w)$ is defined as the sum of solute potential $(\Psi_s)$ and pressure potential $(\Psi_p)$.In plant cells, $\Psi_w = \Psi_s

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(D) Water potential $(\Psi_w)$ is defined as the sum of solute potential $(\Psi_s)$ and pressure potential $(\Psi_p)$.In plant cells, $\Psi_w = \Psi_s + \Psi_p$.Normally, the water potential of plant cells is negative due to the presence of solutes.However, during the process of guttation, water is forced out of the hydathodes due to root pressure.Root pressure creates a positive hydrostatic pressure $(\Psi_p > 0)$ in the xylem, which can lead to a positive water potential in the leaf tissues during this specific event.

List $I$	List $II$
$A$. Cohesion	$I$. More attraction in liquid phase
$B$. Adhesion	$II$. Mutual attraction among water molecules
$C$. Surface tension	$III$. Water loss in liquid phase
$D$. Guttation	$IV$. Attraction towards polar surfaces

During which process in leaves is the water potential positive?

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