Why do potted plant roots die if the pot is continuously overwatered?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1

A. Soil turns into rock

B. Water blocks soil air spaces, starving roots of oxygen for respiration

C. Water dissolves all root cells

D. Roots absorb too much sunlight

Explanation

Waterlogging displaces air from soil pores; deprived of oxygen, roots undergo anaerobic respiration, produce toxins, and rot.

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