Why does it happen when a carrot is soaked in saltwater?

When a carrot is soaked in saltwater, it undergoes osmosis, where water moves out of the carrot cells into the saltwater, which has a higher concentration of solutes. This causes the carrot to lose water, leading to wilting and a decrease in turgor pressure. The result is a firmer texture and a loss of crispness in the carrot. Conversely, if the carrot were soaked in fresh water, it would absorb water and become more turgid.