Why Is Water Important for Fruits & Vegetables?

Red cabbage, for example, is 92% water.

Water is a key component in photosynthesis, and plants must undergo photosynthesis in order to grow and produce fruit. Like all living organisms, fruits and vegetables contain a high percentage of water. Water is an essential ingredient for growing plants that produce bountiful crops of healthy fruits and vegetables.

Function

Plants undergo photosynthesis when six molecules of water and six molecules of carbon dioxide come together to produce one molecule of sugar and six molecules of oxygen. The water is essential to the process, and the sugar produced is food for the plant that most often collects in the form of fruits and vegetables.

Significance

Plants that produce fruits and vegetables must collect water for further growth. they store the water in the fruits and vegetables as well as plant leaves and stems. Many plants and vegetables contain more than 80% water, demonstrating the importance of water in their production and growth.

Benefits

Healthy plants must have a high water content in order to produce healthy plant cells, which are the building blocks of stems, leaves, fruits and vegetables. When humans consume fruits and vegetables, the body absorbs nutrients, including water, so it can function at optimal levels.

References

• www2.estrellamountain.edu: Photosynthesis
• University of Kentuky College of Agriculture: Water Content of Fruits and Vegetables