Question

How does plasmolysis differ from wilting.

Answer 1

Wilting and Plasmolysis. Plasmolysis is the separation of plant cell cytoplasm from the cell wall as a result of water loss. It is unlikely to occur in nature, except in severe conditions. ... Plasmolysed cells die unless they are transferred quickly from the salt or sugar solution to water.Wilting is the loss of rigidity of non-woody parts of plants. This occurs when the turgor pressure in non-lignified plant cells falls towards zero, as a result of diminished water in the cells. The rate of loss of water from the plant is greater than the absorption of water in the plant.