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saltwater wilts plants because the saltwater is a hypertonic solution (meaning there is a higher concentration of solutes in the solution compared to the cell) so the water from the plant cells leaves the plant to try to dilute the solution and reach equilibrium (or isotonic, meaning that the concentration of solutes is equal between the cell and solution). this will create plasmolysis in the plant cells, causing the central vacuole to pull away from the cell wall, therefore wilting the plant.
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Can plants live in saltwater?
Saltwater plants can. Freshwater plants usually can't. Most land plants can't either.
Is the isotonic point of saltwater plants higher than freshwater?
Yes, the isotonic point of saltwater plants is higher than freshwater plants. Saltwater plants have adapted to live in a hypertonic environment, which means they have a higher internal osmotic pressure to balance the osmotic pressure of the surrounding saltwater.
What would happen if you poured saltwater in a plant?
Saltwater kills most plants.
What plants live in saltwater?
Cactus.
What is a good topic for this sentence does salt water affect the growth of plants?
"The impact of salt water on plant growth."
Can plants survive in saltwater and freshwater?
yes
Are Elodea plants freshwater or saltwater plants?
Elodea is a freshwater aquatic plant.
What happens inside of the plants when its drinks saltwater?
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What are some saltwater plants?
red grape algea
What kind of plants live in saltwater?
Seaweed, algae
What plants live on the saltwater shores?
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How long does it take for saltwater to kill plants?
Saltwater can harm plants by causing dehydration and disrupting their ability to absorb nutrients. The time it takes for saltwater to kill plants depends on the concentration of salt in the water and the species of plant. In general, exposure to high levels of saltwater can lead to plant death relatively quickly, within days to weeks.
