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Wilting

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Wilting is when the leaves of a plant start to droop because they are too dry.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Wilting is a defence mechanism used by plants when they are dehydrated to stop them losing more water.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Wilting is a defence mechanism used by plants when they are dehydrated to stop them losing more water.

References

Edexcel

Wilting plants, page 130, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel