Q: Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because
a) the new soil does not contain favourable minerals
b) most of the root hairs grip the new soil too hard
c) most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
d) leaves get damaged during transplantation
Correct Answer: Option (c)
- Newly transplanted trees or shrubs experience some degree of transplant shock. This is simply the plant reacting to having been moved. It is generally caused by damage to the roots of the plant during the transplant. These tiny roots are covered by even tinier hairs which absorb most of the water that is eventually carried to the top-growth of the plant. As a result of the loss of these feeder roots, the plant is not able to draw the amount of moisture it requires to thrive and grow. Hence, option (c) is correct.
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