2006-10-04 09:20:05 · 7 answers · asked by madhur - 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Plant cells have no osmotic regulation mechanism other than the central vacuole, which will lyse when flooded. What that means in English is a plant will continue to uptake water from the soil without stopping until the place in its cells that stores water bursts and thus kills the plant cell. When enough cells die, the plant dies. It would be the same as if you couldn't stop drinking water until your stomach exploded.
2006-10-04 09:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by ohmneo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite a few unfortunately, cactus being the first to come to mind.
The only way I can keep a plant is to either water it every day or not at all. The one I have had the most success keeping alive is a wondering jew. You can forget to water it for a couple days then drown it and not kill it.
2006-10-04 09:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by Grev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the water you put in it is excessive but not enough to drown the plant, it can cause a proliferation of some fungus that also can be fatal.You know, fungus loves wet places... Take care and luck with your plants!
2006-10-04 10:57:18 · answer #3 · answered by Dark cloudy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like the human body you can drown the body too if too much water is given and damage alot of things.
2006-10-04 09:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by taffy2513 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the excess water causes the failure of conducting tissues i.e. xylem and phloem
2006-10-04 09:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by aashish_love_5340 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are drowning them. The roots need O2.
2006-10-04 09:23:21 · answer #6 · answered by tjc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
root rot
2006-10-04 09:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by jordan_30241 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋