Question

Why is Cork hard? What benefits do plants get due to this?​

Answer 1

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It produces cork cells (bark) containing a waxy substance known as suberin that canrepel water. The bark protects the plant against physical damage and helps reduce water loss. The corkcambium also produces a layer of cells known as phelloderm, which grows inward from the cambium.

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Answer 2

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When cork is subjected to pressure or heavy weights, the air in the cells is compressed.