How is the epidermis of xerophytic plants different from non xerophytic plants ?
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xerophyte are the plants that grow in desert condition that is they grow in extreme heat condition so there is a scarcity of water hence they need to store water without losing it in the process of transpiration. in order to reduce transpiration,the epidermis of xerophyte are covered with thick cutile..
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Xerophytic plants are species that live in regions with extreme dry conditions where little water is available , and temperatures are high all and most of the time(desert) .
These plants have adapted themselves to such climatic extremities in a number of ways.
To reduce water loss by transpiration , the epidermis of these plants have a thick waxy coating , unlike just a cuticle layer in non xerophytes.
They have thick leaves for water storage, others have stomata that open only during night time.
These plants have adapted themselves to such climatic extremities in a number of ways.
To reduce water loss by transpiration , the epidermis of these plants have a thick waxy coating , unlike just a cuticle layer in non xerophytes.
They have thick leaves for water storage, others have stomata that open only during night time.
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