Principles of Biology
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ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
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Chapter 30.3, Problem 2TYK
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Relative water content is an indicator of water status in plants wherein it is easier to note if there is deficit or abundance of water. Through this value it is possible to note whether the cell is hydrated as it deals indirectly with the osmotic adjustment and leaf water potential.
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Principles of Biology
Ch. 30.1 - Prob. 1TYKCh. 30.1 - Prob. 2TYKCh. 30.2 - Prob. 1CCCh. 30.2 - Prob. 2CCCh. 30.2 - Prob. 1TYKCh. 30.2 - Prob. 2TYKCh. 30.3 - Prob. 1TYKCh. 30.3 - Prob. 2TYKCh. 30.4 - Prob. 1BCCh. 30.4 - Prob. 1TYK
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