Water transport is crucial in keeping plants alive, affecting nutrient movement, photosynthesis, and growth. This session will discuss mechanisms of water uptake by the roots and movement through the xylem. Participants will be introduced to cohesion-tension theory, root pressure, and capillary action in sustaining water movement. The session highlights the contribution of transpiration to cooling plants and propelling the constant stream of water upward. Stomatal regulation and its water loss vs. CO₂ uptake balance will also be discussed by researchers. There will be special focus on adaptations in hydrophytes and xerophytes that maximize water transport in extreme environments. There will also be discussions on drought-induced embolism in xylem vessels and plant mechanisms to avoid or repair embolism. The audience will learn about cutting-edge imaging methods applied to investigate water transport in vivo. Applications are, for example, enhancing water-use efficiency in crops for sustainable agriculture. By integrating traditional physiology with sophisticated tools, this session presents an integrated view of water dynamics in plants.
Welcome to Plant Biology Conference 2026, where global researchers, academicians, and ecologists unite to share advancements in plant genetics, physiology, biotechnology, ecology, and sustainable agriculture and conservation practices.
