Question

Mention the function of plant body skin

Answer 1

You may have heard at some point that your skin is the largest organ in your body. Besides being large, your skin is very important because it protects everything underneath it from disease, temperature, and other physical damagethat may occur.Much like your skin, a plant has atissue system, a group of cells that works together for a very specific function, that forms the first line of defense against physical damage and disease. This tissue system is called thedermal tissue system, and it is the plant's outer protective coating.The dermal system itself consists of a layer of tightly packed cells called theepidermis. On most plant stems and leaves, the epidermis is covered with a waxy coating called thecuticle, which helps prevent water loss through the epidermis.

Answer 2

The outer layer or skin of a plant is made up of epidermal cells. These cells provide protection to the organs present inside the plant and also act as a barrier between the external and internal environment.

There is also a waxy layer that is present on the surface of epidermis that also protects, minimize the water loss and protect the plants from wilting.