A group of ten tomato plants are germinated and maintained in a large tray with no drainage. After several weeks they all begin to wilt and die despite repeated watering and fertilization. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the plant death?

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The lack of drainage in the tray would lead to waterlogging, which reduces the oxygen available to the roots. Plants need oxygen at their roots to respire, and without it, they can't take up water or nutrients effectively, leading to wilting and death.

A Group of Ten Tomato Plants Are Germinated and Maintained