Question

Answer the following questions in brief.

How is turgidity important to plants?

Answer 1

Turgidity

It is a condition in which the cell becomes distended or swells due to the inflow of water by endosmosis.

Importance of turgidity:

1. It helps in maintaining the plant rigid and upright.
2. It helps the roots to push through hard grounds.
3. It develops root pressure in root cells.