Effect of Salt Water on Plants

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Salt water kills plants because the salt takes away moisture, causing the plant cells to eventually die due to dehydration.

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Thomas K. Arnold is the publisher and editorial director of "Home Media Magazine" and a regular entertainment contributor to various publications including "USA Today," "The Hollywood Reporter" and "San Diego Magazine." He has written travel stories for "San Diego Magazine," the "San Diego Union" and the Copley News Service. Arnold attended San Diego State University.

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Effect of Salt Water on Plants

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