What Effect Does Acid Have On Plant Cells?

The main thing is that the plant cells are destroyed. The acid, falling on the plants damages the waxy layer on the leaves and makes the plant vulnerable to diseases. Also, the roots are damaged by acid, causing the growth of the plant to be stunted, or even in its death. Nutrients present in the soil, are destroyed by the acidity. Useful micro organisms which release nutrients from decaying organic matter, into the soil are killed off, resulting in less nutrients being available for the plants.