Campbell Biology: Custom Edition
Campbell Biology: Custom Edition
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781323717271
Author: Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Reece
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Chapter 37, Problem 5TYU
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Introduction: Irrigation is the supply of controlled amounts of water to plants at required intervals. The growth and development of water is affected by the scarcity of water, similarly excess supply of water also has an adverse effects on plants.

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