Use of excessive fertilisers causes wilting due to _________.

Endosmosis

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Exosmosis

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Imbibition

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Exosmosis
Excessive use of fertilisers causes exosmosis. In such condition, osmotic withdrawal of water from all parts of plant takes place. This kind of loss of water causes wilting in plant.

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