Water enters which part of the root first?

Who proposed the "Relay pump theory" of ascent of sap?

The water available to plants (roots) in the soil is known as:

The effect of root pressure is observable at night and early morning when:

Which two statements are wrong for transpiration pull theory?
$(i)$ There is a continuous network of water channels from the root hairs to the tips of the leaves.
$(ii)$ Due to adhesive force between molecules of water,the water column has a great tensile strength.
$(iii)$ There is a cohesive force between the wall of the xylem vessels and water.
$(iv)$ Transpiration pull is strong enough to pull up the column of water to a great height.

Given below are two statements about the ascent of sap in plants.
$Statement-I$: Under normal conditions, the sap in the xylem cells shows negative hydrostatic pressure.
$Statement-II$: It also shows high osmotic pressure.
In the light of the above statements, select the correct option given below: