Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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July 22, 2008 | #16 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Saumarez Ponds, NSW, Australia
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If, as Chuck Marr stated above (see sic_transit_gloria's post), the xylem flow system remains open, there's no need for osmosis. Water can move in but not out because it moves out via the phloem system, which is blocked, hence the splitting.
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