Question

Write the importance of osmosis in plants.

Answer 1

Importance of osmosis in Plants:

• The plants absorb water from soil with the help of root hairs through osmosis.
• In plants the movement of water from one cell to another cell takes place through osmosis.
• The process of opening and closing of stomata is affected by osmosis.
• Osmosis is helpful in the dehiscence of fruits and sporangia.
• High osmotic concentration increases resistance against freezing temperature and dehydration in plants.
• It is helpful in transpiration.