Asked by Martin Jaimez on Jun 13, 2024
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The water balance problem of plants living in salty soil is the result of:
A) water moving out of plant roots by osmosis.
B) extensive leaching.
C) a low soil pH.
D) low concentrations of micronutrients.
E) excessive run off.
Salty Soil
Soil with high concentrations of soluble salts, often problematic for plant growth due to its effect on water absorption.
Osmosis
The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to one of higher solute concentration.
- Comprehend the influence of environmental elements on the characteristics of soil and the development of plants.
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MV
meenu vermaJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Water moving out of plant roots by osmosis is the primary issue for plants in salty soil. The high salt concentration outside the plant roots causes water to move out of the roots to balance the salt concentration, leading to dehydration of the plant.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the influence of environmental elements on the characteristics of soil and the development of plants.