Question

modification of leaves in desert plant. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Wax coatings on leaves prevent water loss through evaporation, which in the hot desert can cause loss of water from both the surface and the inside of leaves. Leaves are also smaller on desert plants, further reducing the possibility for water loss.

Answer 2

Answer:

In desert,due to lack of humidity plants are modified in the following ways

1) Thorns displaced leaves.Thorns are modified leaves with cuticle to reduce transpiration

2) Stems mostly lack holes and cuticle is present all over the plant to protect it from water loss

3) Inbuilt water holding capacity and long roots