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Sugar in small quantities will actually help a plant grow, however in excess or over too long a period it can result in the death of the plant.

Excess sugar in the soil can change the water potential around the roots which causes osmosis to stop functioning properly. It can also result in the buildup of bacterial colonies around the roots of plants as sugar is a good medium for bacterail growth.

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