Explain how the movement of water from the soil provides support in herbaceous plant?

Herbaceous plants contain mainly parenchymal and collenchyma cells for support

These take up water by osmosis and become turgid; this causes them to pack and press tightly against one another tightly thereby providing support

Additionally, collenchyma cells have are strong cell walls made of cellulose and pectin that allow them, to sustain the plant.

Intercellular gaps are especially prevalent to keep the tissue flexible and prevent rupture.

Loss of water from these cells cause loss of turgidity and support

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