Question

the epidermis of desert plant are covered by a thick layer of cutting. what is the significance of this covering in them?

Answer 1

Answer:

Small pores, called stomata, are present on the leaf, and help in the exchange of gases and water. Epidermal cells on the aerial parts of the plant secrete a waxy, water-resistant layer on their outer surface. ... In desert plants, epidermis has a thick waxy coating of cutin, to check water loss....

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Answer 2

Answer:

its simple , for reducing transpiration

Explanation:

the overall climate of deserts is dry and hot , and water is also scarce in there

∴ water is very precious for the plants , hence there is a thick layer of cuttin on desert plants , to reduce the loss of precious water through transpiration

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