Wilting point

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permanent_wilting_point)

Wilting point (WP) is defined as the minimal point of soil moisture the plant requires not to wilt. If moisture decreases to this or any lower point a plant wilts and can no longer recover its turgidity when placed in a saturated atmosphere for 12 hours. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Permanent wilting point

Approved Date
17-Sep-2013

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