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Because of the osmosis properties in plant cells, things will go like this.
Cell containing 95% water, 5% Salt
VS
Lake containing 50% water, 50% Salt
The cell will push all the water out into the lake in an effort to try and make the salt:water ratios equal on both sides. The lack of water inside the cell at the end will shrivel the cells, causing the plant to cease functioning properly... and eventually die.
What else can I help you with?
Can plants tolarate salt water?
No, most plants cannot tolerate salt water. Salt water has high levels of salt which can dehydrate plants, inhibit nutrient uptake, and damage their cellular structure. Some plants, called halophytes, have adaptations that allow them to thrive in saline environments, but these are the exception rather than the rule.
What plant live in salt water?
Because of the osmosis properties in plant cells, things will go like this. Cell containing 95% water, 5% Salt VS Lake containing 50% water, 50% Salt The cell will push all the water out into the lake in an effort to try and make the salt:water ratios equal on both sides. The lack of water inside the cell at the end will shrivel the cells, causing the plant to cease functioning properly... and eventually die.
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.
Is sea water good for watering plants?
AnswerSea Water is salty and might not be useful for watering house plants because salt will ruin the plant by osmosis due to water potential differences. So, better to use sweet water. Plants that grow in salt water are different. So, salt water plants and sweet water plants are different.
Can plants that grow in the ocean grow in a lake?
It cannot because the plants that live in the ocean can only live in salt water. If it lives in the lake, it will die. They can grow in the Caspian Sea (and other salt water lakes), since they have the same water content as an ocean.
Can plants tolarate salt water?
No, most plants cannot tolerate salt water. Salt water has high levels of salt which can dehydrate plants, inhibit nutrient uptake, and damage their cellular structure. Some plants, called halophytes, have adaptations that allow them to thrive in saline environments, but these are the exception rather than the rule.
Why are plants killed when expose to concentrated salt water?
Salt kills plants because it dehydrates the roots so the plant cannot get enough water.
Can swordfish live in Freshwater?
Because sword fish cannot live without salt water,as they are 80% salt and 20% water ! :)
Will salt water or tap water have a greater affect on a plant's growth?
Always use tap water. Salt water kills all plants except plants that live in the sea.
Why can't plants live long in seawater?
salt content of the water
Do all animals and plants need saltwater?
No, most animals and plants benefit more from fresh water than from salt water. Only those species which live in the ocean are adapted to salt water.
Can red ear slider turtles live in salt water?
No, red ear sliders cannot live in salt water. Not only can they not handle the heavy salts, it would very soon be food for some large fish or bird
Can Crowntail Betta fish live with salt water plants?
No. They need very different water parameters.
Why fish live in the ocean?
Fish live in water, either freshwater or salt, because they breathe through gills and cannot live outside of water.
Can a plant survive with no water?
Depends on the plant - some plants store water for when it is not available then they can go months without water. A seed cannot grow into a plant though without water or moisture. Also, some plants can live in Salt water and other places where you'd think it's impossible.
What does salt water plants must have?
salt water!?
What plant live in salt water?
Because of the osmosis properties in plant cells, things will go like this. Cell containing 95% water, 5% Salt VS Lake containing 50% water, 50% Salt The cell will push all the water out into the lake in an effort to try and make the salt:water ratios equal on both sides. The lack of water inside the cell at the end will shrivel the cells, causing the plant to cease functioning properly... and eventually die.
