Question

9. Why is epidermis important for the plants?
Or
What are the functions of stomata?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Stomata are composed of a pair of specialized epidermal cells referred to as guard cells (Figure 3). Stomata regulate gas exchange between the plant and environment and control of water loss by changing the size of the stomatal pore.

Answer 2

Answer:

Epidermis is important for plants where it performs the following essential functions: i) Protection against mechanical injury, infection, environmental influences. ii) Regulate transpiration, increase water absorption, and secrete metabolic compounds.

Stomata are composed of a pair of specialized epidermal cells referred to as guard cells (Figure 3). Stomata regulate gas exchange between the plant and environment and control of water loss by changing the size of the stomatal pore.