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Depends on the type of salt and the concentration.
Plant nutrients such as Nitrogen for example are take up and move around the plant as salts! But in very low concentrations, much the same that humans need salt in their bodies, but to much can also kill you
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoPlants are at total mercy to their environment. Plants can not handle salt in their environment if its not natural for the plants, it could kill it.
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∙ 12y ago1 gram of salt is enough to kill most plants. Some plants have a higher resistance to it, depending on how close to salt water they grow, but as I said, 1 gram will pretty much do it.
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Can a plant grow in salt water or distilled water?
Some plants do benifit from salt in the water but you can experiment with distilled water for your plants.
Can a freshwater plant survive with saltwater?
Well, it sounds like a good science project. All plants can tolerate a little salt, since salt is ubiquitous. Most plants can't tolerate much. There have been experiments to raise the salt tolerance of some agricultural plants. The white-leaved salt bush found in the Southwestern US uses salt to protect its leaves from excess sunlight. Now if you could make peanuts that tolerate salt well, you'll make a fortune. Self-salting peanuts!
What plant does salt come from?
yes, salt is a part of mineral's, from soil.
Can plants grow in salt water?
Some seeds (mangrove and coconut) can. But in most cases the presence of salt causes moisture in a plant to come out of the plant (by osmosis) and this means that the seed/plant can not grow in a salty environment unless it has special adaptations for dealing with salt.
What are two functions of water in your body?
For hydration, especially during hot days, your organs need water to survive and recycle(sweat). The human body is made of 78% water. It is also important to balance the electrolytes in your body, this is established by introducing water into your system. Think of salt water, your body has the salt, but you need to maintain the water in it to function correctly.
Can a saltwater plant survive in fresh water?
Not for very long. They are acclimated to the salt in the water.
Can you survive without any salt?
no - a small amount of salt is essential for all animal life to survive. salt (or more specifically, the sodium/chloride ions) regulates the water content in the body.
What adaptation helps a spartina grass to survive in salty water?
Firstly, Salt glands that remove excess salt from water taken into the plant osmotically. Secondly, hollow tubes that conduct air from the leaves into the roots. Thirdly, long rhizomes that allow the plant to quickly colonize new areas. Lastly, Ability to grow in areas inundated by salt water daily.
Can one eat too little salt?
Yes the human body needs sodium to survive.
Does mixing salt into a cut flowers water affect how long it live?
Yes. It actually shortens the plant life. The water in the plant will diffuse into the salt water. This means that the water that the plant cells use is drained down into the salt water because the salt can not pass through the plant which leaves the plant to die faster
Why human beings cannot survive in water for long time?
Two main reasons: The salinity of the body is .9% and the water is 0% therefore the water leaches out the salt in the body. That is why the wrinkles in your fingers after a long bath. Second is the temperature. The body is at 98.6 F and can lose or gain temperature when submerged.
Can a manatee survive in fresh water and salt water?
The manatee can live in salt or fresh water. But if the manatee is in salt water too long it needs to find salt water to drink
Can plants grow faster with salt?
While there are some plants that can survive with a lot of salt around, such as mangrove trees, most plants are killed by too much salt and even if there was not enough to kill them, it would not benefit the plant.
What to do when you salt a plant?
you get some salt. and put it on a plant
Do we need salt and sugar to survive?
We need salt in particular to survive. Extremely low salt intake can cause problems.
What type of salt would affect the plant?
Depends what plant, Salt would be neutral or harmful to you plant. No pros of putting salt on your plant.
How much salt can a plant tolerate?
a plant can't take much salt There is no definite answer. Just don't take the salt shaker to your plant.
