Plants show temporary and permanent wilting. Differentiate between the two.

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(N/A) Wilting is the loss of turgidity in plant leaves and stems, causing aerial organs to droop or fold. This occurs when the rate of transpiration exceeds the rate of water absorption.
Temporary Wilting Permanent Wilting
$(i)$ Occurs during the afternoon when the rate of transpiration is high. $(i)$ Occurs when the soil moisture content falls below the permanent wilting percentage.
$(ii)$ Caused by a temporary imbalance where transpiration exceeds absorption. $(ii)$ Caused by a severe, prolonged water deficit in the soil.
$(iii)$ The plant recovers its turgidity when water is added to the soil or transpiration decreases (e.g., at night). $(iii)$ The plant cannot recover its turgidity even if water is added to the soil.
$(iv)$ The plant continues its normal growth after recovery. $(iv)$ The plant eventually dies due to severe dehydration.

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