Solution
Hydraulic lift is the process of lifting up of
water from the the deeper moist soil to the upper dry soil by the
plant root system. Hydraulic lifting causes a redistribution of
water and keep the upper soil moist.
Beneficial aspects of
Hydraulic lifting
- Natural mechanism to overcome the drought
- Help to sustain photosynthesis and and other natural
physiological processes
- Help absorption of minerals
- Help in the formation of new roots and strengthen the root
system
- Help to maintain the rhizosphere microorganisms and increase
soil microfauna especially symbiotic and beneficial microorganisms
such as Mycorrhiza and Rhizobium
- Ensure efficient use of water
- Prevent damage to plants caused by desiccation
- Prevent wilting of plants in arid soil conditions
- Help nutrient recycling
- Hydraulic lifting by one plant is beneficial for other small
neighboring plants