Question

Wilting reduces loss of water in leaves. How does it affect intake of water for photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Wilting. The first obvious effect ofwater stress is wilting because turgor pressure, which inflates plant cells and keeps them erect, is lost. Without this force, the cells inside plant leavesbegin collapsing, giving them a limp appearance. As wilting increases, plant cells fully deflate, causing their deaths.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Excessive loss of water causes wilting of leaves, it can be prevented by:

(c) applying vaseline on the leaf surface

Wilting of leaves occurs due to the falling of turgor pressure in non-lignified plant cells towards zero. This happens due to the loss of water in the cells of the leaves.

Applying vaseline on the leaf surface will gradually hamper photosynthesis along with transpiration and respiration.

This is because it blocks the pores and stomata which hinders the osmosis.