Read the following statements.
I. A dry seed has no water at all.
II. A mature corn plant absorbs about 3 liters of water in a day.
III. In 5 hours, a mustard plant absorbs water equal to its own weight.
IV. Water is often the limiting factor for plant growth and productivity in both agricultural fields and natural environments.
A seed may appear dry but it still has water – otherwise it would not be alive and respiring.