Explain how water is important for growth of plants.

Explanation

Water is important for proper growth and development of flowers, fruits and seeds of plants. Plants contain nearly 90% water.
Water is important as germination of seeds does not take place under dry conditions.
Roots absorb water and along with water minerals and fertilisers are also absorbed. Nutrients dissolved in water gets transported to each part of the plant.
Water also protects the crop from both frost and hot air currents.