Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Pathological wilt is usually irreversible leading to the death of plants.
Statement (II) : Physiogical wilt too is reversible prior to the permanent wilting point.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

To distinguish between wilting types in the field:
- Physiological wilt affects the entire field uniformly during hot dry afternoons, and plants recover overnight when transpiration rates drop.
- Pathological wilt affects individual plants or patches scattered across the field, and the plants do not recover overnight because their xylem vessels are permanently blocked.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A