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If the concentration of salt in the soil is too high, the plants may wilt even if the field is thoroughly irrigated. Explain.

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When the concentration of the salt in the soil is too high, it forms a hypertonic solution. This causes the plasmolysis of the plant cells due to exosmosis. The entire cell sap will move out of the cell into the soil causing the wilting of the plants. This occurs even if the field is well irrigated.

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Short / Long answer type questions .If the concentration of salt in the soil is too high, the plants may wilt even if the field is thoroughly irrigated. Explain.

Short / Long answer type questions .
If the concentration of salt in the soil is too high, the plants may wilt even if the field is thoroughly irrigated. Explain.