1. Explain the three different ways water is moved from the soil, through the cortex, and then forced into to the stele of a root. Next, explain how water is moved from the roots up to the leaves.

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Plant sensory system

The plant sensory system is a sophisticated system that responds to environmental stimuli such as light,temperature, gravity, and touch. Research predicts that plant hormones and signaling mechanisms areresponsible for this regulation system in plants.