Which outcome impacts tall tree water transport when soil dries significantly?

💡 Explanation

Soil drying increases tension, and the resulting air bubbles induce cavitation within the water columns inside xylem vessels. This hinders water's upward movement because cohesion-tension relies on continuous liquid columns, rather than vapor lock disrupting it.

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