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Princeton's WordNet
wilt, wiltingnoun
causing to become limp or drooping
Wikipedia
Wilting
Wilting is 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 also serves to reduce water loss, as it makes the leaves expose less surface area. The rate of loss of water from the plant is greater than the absorption of water in the plant. The process of wilting modifies the leaf angle distribution of the plant (or canopy) towards more erectophile conditions.
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wilting
Wilting refers to the process in plants where they begin to droop, become limp, or lose their rigidity and firmness due to lack of water, excessive heat, disease or poor nutrients. It is often a sign of stress or poor health in the plant.
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Wikidata
Wilting
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. The process of wilting modifies the leaf angle distribution of the plant towards more erectophile conditions. Lower water availability may result from: ⁕drought conditions, where the soil moisture drops below conditions most favorable for plant functioning; ⁕the temperature falls to the point where the plants vascular system can not function. ⁕high salinity, which causes water to diffuse from the plant cells and induce shrinkage; ⁕saturated soil conditions, where roots are unable to obtain sufficient oxygen for cellular respiration, and so are unable to transport water into the plant; or ⁕bacteria or fungi that clog the plant's vascular system. ⁕[water] drowns the plant Wilting diminishes the plant's ability to transpire and grow. Permanent wilting leads to plant death. Symptoms of wilting and blights resemble one another. In woody plants, reduced water availability leads to cavitation of the xylem. Wilting occurs in plants such as Balsam and tulasi/tulsi. Wilting is an effect of the plant growth inhibiting hormone,Abscisic acid.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wilting in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wilting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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