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Crop Physiology Water Properties and Functions in Plants Part 2 of 2 (APRIL 2023)


Delivered on: 10 April 2023


This video provides a comprehensive explanation of water potential, a crucial concept in plant physiology that governs water movement in and out of plant cells. 🌿 We'll explore the factors that influence water potential and its impact on plant growth and function.


What you'll learn:

  • Water Potential Defined: We'll define water potential and explain its significance in determining the direction of water movement.

  • Components of Water Potential: Understand the two main components:

  • Solute Potential: How dissolved solutes affect water potential.

  • Pressure Potential: The role of pressure (turgor pressure) in plant cells.

  • Water Potential Equation: We'll break down the water potential equation and demonstrate how to calculate water potential using examples.

  • Water Movement and Equilibrium: Learn how water moves across semi-permeable membranes from areas of higher water potential to lower water potential until equilibrium is reached.

  • Osmosis and Plant Cells: Explore the concepts of hypertonic, isotonic, and hypotonic solutions and their effects on plant cell turgidity.

  • Real-world Examples: We'll use practical examples and demonstrations to illustrate the principles of water potential, including the classic U-tube experiment.


Properties of Water Molecules:

  • Temperature and Physical State

  • Absorption and Dissipation of Heat

  • Melting and Vaporizing Water

  • Water as a Solvent

  • Cohesion and Adhesion

  • Nature of Cellular Water

  • Factors Affecting the Chemical Potential of Water

  • Water in the Soil

  • Entry of Water into Cells

  • Entry of Water into Roots


Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/4TelKEhuuko


Keywords: Water potential, plant physiology, osmosis, turgor pressure, solute potential, pressure potential, water movement, equilibrium, hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic, plant cells



Location:

Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Fakulti Pertanian, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 Seri Kembangan, Selangor

XPMM+9J Seri Kembangan, Selangor

2.9845517506267742, 101.73803356324866


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