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Environmental Regulation of Plant Growth and Development Explained | Chapter 19 of Plant Physiology and Development Chapter 19 of Plant Physiology and Development examines how environmental factors shape plant growth through their influence on cell division, expansion, differentiation, and hormone signaling. Plant growth is not fixed; it is a flexible, responsive process governed by both internal regulatory mechanisms and external environmental cues. This chapter reveals how plants integrate signals such as water availability, temperature, light, gravity, and mechanical forces to control growth rates, tissue elongation, and overall architecture. The full lecture below provides a guided and accessible breakdown of these concepts. Watch the full chapter explanation here: Fundamentals of Plant Growth Plant growth is driven by three interconnected processes: Cell division – increases cell number Cell expansion – enlarges cell size through turgor-driven elongation Cel...

Water Potential, Osmosis, and Turgor Regulation in Plant Cells | Chapter 4 of Plant Physiology and Development Chapter 4 of Plant Physiology and Development examines water as one of the most fundamental components of plant life. Water governs nearly every aspect of plant physiology—from cell expansion and solute balance to long-distance transport and environmental stress responses. This chapter introduces the basic physics behind water movement, including diffusion, osmosis, and water potential, then explores how plant cells regulate turgor, respond to osmotic stress, and maintain water homeostasis through aquaporins and vacuolar control. Watch the full Last Minute Lecture video below for an efficient, student-friendly breakdown of these essential concepts. Watch the full chapter breakdown here: The Central Role of Water in Plant Physiology Water is not only a solvent but also a driver of plant structure, growth, and movement. Plants rely on carefully regulated water dynamic...