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Non-osmotic theory' for active absorption of water was proposed by

  1. Thimann and Kramer
  2. O. Hertig
  3. Atkins and Priestly
  4. J. C. Bose

Correct answer: Thimann and Kramer

Solution

Thimann and Kramer proposed the non-osmotic theory, which explains active water absorption as a process not driven solely by osmotic gradients. Their work is associated with the idea that living root tissues can actively participate in water uptake.

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