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Plants show temporary and permanent wilting. Differentiate between the two. Do any of them indicate the water status of the soil ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Wilting**: - Wilting in plants refers to the loss of turgor pressure due to water loss, leading to drooping leaves and stems. 2. **Temporary Wilting**: - **Description**: Temporary wilting occurs when a plant loses water but can recover once water becomes available again. - **Cause**: This usually happens when the rate of transpiration (water loss from the plant) exceeds the rate of water uptake from the soil, but the soil still has some moisture available. ...
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