Several tomato plants are growing in a small garden plot.If soil water potential were to drop significantly on a hot summer afternoon,which of the following would most likely occur?

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When the soil water potential drops significantly, the plants would try to conserve water by reducing water loss through transpiration. Stomatal apertures would decrease to minimize water loss, as the plant tries to maintain its water balance. The leaves becoming more turgid and the uptake of CO₂ being enhanced are not directly related to water stress in the soil.

Several Tomato Plants Are Growing in a Small Garden Plot