A group of 10 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 fertilisation. The most likely cause of this die-off is ________.

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The lack of drainage in the large tray means that excess water cannot escape, leading to waterlogged soil and a lack of oxygen for the roots. This can ultimately result in the plants wilting and dying.

A Group of 10 Tomato Plants Are Germinated and Maintained