Mention any two importance of turgidity in plants.

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Importance of turgidity in plants:
Turgidity is a cellular state in which a plant cell, having absorbed water, is in a state of tension.
A turgid plant cell is a plant cell that has been filled with water as a result of osmosis.
It provides rigidity to soft tissues.
Turgor in root cells builds up root pressure which helps to absorb more water.

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