Question

Does epidermis protect plant body against the invasion of parasite

Answer 1

Answer:

yes.

Explanation:

epidermis cover full plant body and protect it from mechanical injury, water loss and from pathogenic sub. like fungi

Answer 2

Answer:

Epidermis is the outer protective layer of plant body which does not allow the parasites to gain entry into plant's internal tissue due to (i) absence of intercellular spaces; (ii) theek outer walls; (iii) deposition of cutin and wax in the cuticle covering the epidermis; (iv) silica and other depositions.