GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words
The discovery of Indian Laurel Trees in Andhra Pradesh has sparked the interest of scientists in the capacity of trees to store and release water. In this context, explain the science behind the process of water transportation and storage in trees.
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Syllabus: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
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