Question

what is the role of epidermis in plants​

Answer 1

Answer:

Cells of epidermis form a continuous layer without intercellular spaces. It protects all the parts of the plant. It performs the function of absorption in the roots. It may have a waxy covering called cutin which prevents loss of water in desert plants.

The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.

Answer 2

Cells of epidermis forms a continuous layer without intercellular spaces. It protects all the parts of plants.

Epidermis, in botany, outermost, protoderm-derived layer of cells covering the stem, root, leaf, flower, fruit, and seed parts of a plant. The epidermis and its waxy cuticle provide a protective barrier against mechanical injury, water loss, and infection. Various modified epidermal cells regulate transpiration, increase water absorption, and secrete substances.