How do plant cells, unlike animal muscle cells, achieve shape changes for movement, and what is the role of water in this process?

Plant cells achieve shape changes for movement through turgor pressure, a process distinct from animal muscle cell contraction. In plant cells, the central vacuole stores water, exerting pressure against the cell wall, creating turgor pressure. When water enters the cell, it becomes turgid, leading to cell enlargement and shape changes. Conversely, water loss results in flaccidity and reduced turgor pressure, causing wilting. This osmotic movement of water plays a pivotal role in various plant movements, including stomatal opening/closure and the rapid leaf folding in the sensitive plant. The interplay of turgor pressure and water movement facilitates plant cell shape changes and movement.