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What is the impact of excess soil moisture stress on plants?
What is the impact of excess soil moisture stress on plants?
- Enhancement of root penetration and crop growth
- Stimulation of growth regulators synthesis and translocation
- Inhibition of normal aerobic respiration and microorganism activity (correct)
- Increase in assimilation of photosynthates
How does deficit soil moisture stress affect plant growth?
How does deficit soil moisture stress affect plant growth?
- Decrease in soluble sugars and nitrogen compounds
- Promotion of cell expansion and division
- Inhibition of synthesis and translocation of growth regulators (correct)
- Enhancement of RNA, DNA, and protein breakdown
When does the duration of crop generally increase in response to moisture stress?
When does the duration of crop generally increase in response to moisture stress?
- Before flowering (correct)
- During germination
- After flowering
- During cell expansion
How does excess soil moisture stress impact root penetration?
How does excess soil moisture stress impact root penetration?
What are the adverse effects of excess soil moisture stress on plants?
What are the adverse effects of excess soil moisture stress on plants?