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  4. Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statements. (a) Water is essential for all physiological activities of the plant and plays a very important role in all living organisms. (b) A mature com plant absorbs almost five litres of water in a day. (c) A mustard plant absorbs water equal to its own weight in about 3 hours. (d) Water is often the limiting factor for plant growth and productivity in both agricultural and natural environments. (e) A watermelon has over 92 percent water, most herbaceous plants have only about 10 to 20 percent of its fresh weight as dry matter.

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Q. Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statements.
(a) Water is essential for all physiological activities of the plant and plays a very important role in all living organisms.
(b) A mature com plant absorbs almost five litres of water in a day.
(c) A mustard plant absorbs water equal to its own weight in about 3 hours.
(d) Water is often the limiting factor for plant growth and productivity in both agricultural and natural environments.
(e) A watermelon has over 92 percent water, most herbaceous plants have only about 10 to 20 percent of its fresh weight as dry matter.

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• A mature com plant absorbs almost three litres of water in a day.
• A mustard plant absorbs water equal to its own weight in about 5 hours.
• A watermelon has over 92 percent water, most herbaceous plants have only about 10 to 15 per cent of its fresh weight as dry matter