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A flowering plant is planted in an earthen pot and irrigated. Urea is added in high amouts to make the plant grow faster but after same time the plant died. This may be due to `"_______"`

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Situation**: A flowering plant is planted in an earthen pot and is being irrigated. Urea, a nitrogen-rich fertilizer, is added in high amounts to promote faster growth. 2. **Identifying the Problem**: Despite the initial intention to help the plant grow, the plant eventually dies after the addition of urea. This indicates that something went wrong in the plant's environment. 3. **Analyzing Urea's Effect**: Urea, when added in high concentrations, creates a hypertonic solution in the soil surrounding the plant roots. A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes (like urea) compared to the inside of the plant cells. ...
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