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Halophytes may show precell pressure very much higher than atmospheric pressure. Explain how this can happen ?

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The halophytes have salt secreting glands in their epidermal tissue. The help in removal of excess salts from their internal tissue to maintain their osmolarity and the atmospheric pressure on them.
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