Vocabulary Term Details

Wilting

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilting)

Wilting refers to 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 process of wilting modifies the leaf angle distribution of the plant (or canopy) towards more erectophile conditions. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Plant water relations
N/ASoil water deficit
Turgor
Water balance
Wilting point

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Approved Date
22-May-2013

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