Plants that grow in salt marshes must have a mechanism for coping with potential osmotic stress in their cells.

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Plants in salt marshes are exposed to high salinity levels, which can cause osmotic stress by drawing water out of their cells. To survive, these plants have adaptations that help them manage or mitigate the effects of salt, such as salt exclusion, salt secretion, or osmotic adjustment mechanisms.

Plants That Grow in Salt Marshes Must Have a Mechanism