epidermis in desert plant has a thick layer of cutin give reason
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Cutin prevents water loss from epidermis it minimises water loss as these plants live in desert regions there should be minimum amount of cutin deposited
Cutin prevents water loss from epidermis it minimises water loss as these plants live in desert regions there should be minimum amount of cutin deposited
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Epidermal cells on the aerial parts of the plant secrete a waxy, water-resistant layer on their outer surface. It checks the loss of water, mechanical injury and invasion by parasitic fungi. ... In desert plants, epidermis has a thick waxy coating of cutin, to check water loss.
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