Which of the following formulas is correct?

  • A
    Water potential $(\psi_{W}) = \text{Solute potential } (\psi_{S}) + \text{Pressure potential } (\psi_{P})$
  • B
    Solute potential $(\psi_{S}) = \text{Water potential } (\psi_{W}) + \text{Pressure potential } (\psi_{P})$
  • C
    Pressure potential $(\psi_{P}) = \text{Water potential } (\psi_{W}) + \text{Solute potential } (\psi_{S})$
  • D
    Solute potential $(\psi_{S}) = \text{Water potential } (\psi_{W}) - \text{Pressure potential } (\psi_{P})$

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