Which constraint most directly threatens extensive water transport within xylem?

💡 Explanation

Widespread xylem cavitation breaks the water column because the cohesive properties are disrupted beyond repair, therefore transpiration ceases rather than continuing; this is due to tensile stress, which is higher than root water intake.

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