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Hot water can kill plant seeds because it can denature the proteins and enzymes essential for seed germination. Exposing seeds to high temperatures can disrupt cellular membranes and cause irreversible damage to vital seed structures, preventing germination. Additionally, hot water can also stimulate the release of compounds that inhibit seed germination.

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Does hot water kill virus?

Hot water can help kill some viruses by denaturing their proteins, but it is not a guaranteed way to eliminate all viruses. To effectively kill viruses, it is recommended to use soap or disinfectants in addition to hot water.


Will a plant grow inside a hot oven?

No, a plant will not grow inside a hot oven. The extreme heat will damage and likely kill the plant due to the lack of proper sunlight, air circulation, and water absorption. Plants require specific environmental conditions to grow and thrive, none of which can be provided by an oven.


Will water temperature effect plant growth?

Yes it does. The hottest the water is, the fastest the plant will die. This needs a little explanation. As you know the roots under the ground are still weak and not strong at all. So the cells that made up the roots are still young. When you give hot water, it will kill it, because the roots can't hold the hot water. Yes. In a high school biology experiment it was discovered that lukewarm water is more conducive to growth than cold water. However hot water would damage the plant. == ==


Is heated water better for plants?

Under normal circumstances this will burn and damage the root system of the plant, possibly severely enough to kill it. Some plants are more tolerant though to hot water and can survive fairly high water temperatures


Does boiling hot room temp. cold or ice water affect plant growth?

Boiling water can harm plant roots by damaging them due to excessive heat. Room temperature water is ideal for plant growth as it is easily absorbed by the roots. Cold or ice water can shock the plant, especially if it is a tropical plant not accustomed to cold temperatures.

Related Questions

Will microwaved water kill a plant?

Only if the water is too hot.


What if you only poured hot water on the plant once will it die?

There are several variables here. How hot was the hot water, how much hot water did you pour, which species of plant did you pour it on, and how large was the plant. It is possible to kill a plant with hot water, but I believe that the probability is that it won't die.


Why does hot water kill grass seeds?

It may but it won't kill the weeds. It the same way hot water burns you if you get scalded by too hot a water supply from the spigot. Grass seed has a heat limit or it cooks and kills the baby.


Can plants germinate with hot water?

Depends upon how hot. Not too hot is fine, but too hot would kill the plant.


Does hot water effect flowers?

Hot water is not good for flowers. If the water is hot enough it can actually kill all of your flowers.


Does hot water effectively kill poison ivy on the skin?

Hot water does not effectively kill poison ivy on the skin. It is recommended to wash the affected area with soap and cool water to remove the oil from the plant that causes the rash.


What happens to the plants if they are watered in hot water and the hot water is heated in the microwave will the plants die or grow faster?

Probably not because it is just hot water,and hot water cannot kill us.Here is a tip what ever water cannot hurt us cannot hurt plants. For example fresh water helps us so it helps them,or salt water it helps us in a way,but we cannot drink it so it does not help the plant or us.


Do hot water kill leaves?

Yes, hot water can kill leaves, grass, and yard weeds.


Does hot water kill germs or does cold water kill germs?

I know for sure hot water kills germs


Does hot water affect plant growth?

it takes about 700 mls of hot water to affect a plant from growing


In a hot climate, when should I plant grass seed?

In the hot weather your best bet would be to plant in the late afternoon a few hours before the sun goes down. In doing this you will not have to worry about your seeds or newly sprouting grass becoming cooked and killed by the heat. This is expecially critical as when you water the seeds and grass the hot weather it may become cooked by the intense sun.


Does hot or cold temperatures kill bacteria?

hot water can not exactly kill germs and cold wter does not have a chance but boiling water can kill all the germs