as the plant losses more water than its uptake the plant losses turgor and becomes droopy and soft
Of plant disease: A symptom characterized by loss of turgor, which results in drooping of leaves, stems, and flowers. ( 20)
Wilting refers to the loss of rigidity of non-woody parts of plants. This occurs when the turgor pressure in non-lignified plant cells falls towards zero, as a result of diminished water in the cells.