Wilting of plants

Principle

Plants lose water through evaporation. The process of wilting is caused by the lack of cell pressure − normally held up by the water in the cells. This force or pressure that gives the plants rigidity is called "turgor pressure".

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Tasks

Find out why plants fade if they are not supplied with water.