excessive irrigation can cause increased salinity in the soil. What effect does this have on water transport in the roots. a. decrease movement of water from soil into the roots
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Step 1: Excessive irrigation can lead to increased salinity in the soil because the excess water can dissolve and carry salts from the soil surface to the root zone. Show more…
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