Multiple choice

Wilting of plant is because

  1. xylem is blocked

  2. phloem is blocked

  3. epidermis and few roots are removed

  4. pith is removed

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Explanation

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. Wilting occurs by blocked xylem as xylem carries water in plants.