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the slow surrender of a plant that ran out of water to argue with gravity.
water pressureLost turgor pressure makes cells go limp first.
defense moveSome plants wilt on purpose to deter hungry insects.
midday droopEven watered plants wilt in extreme heat temporarily.
recoveryMany wilted plants spring back overnight after watering.
signal of stressRoots release hormones that trigger the collapse.