Question

Why is epidermis present as a thick waxy coating of of cutin in desert plants

Answer 1

hi friend,

in desert plants epidermis is present as a thick waxy coating of cuticle this is because the rate of evaporation {transpiration}is high there...
the thick layer prevents6 the water from evaporating from the plant..thus, desert plants
are able to survive high temperatures.

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Answer 2

Hi friend ,

Epidermis is present as a thick waxy coating of cutin in desert plants so as to lessen the rate of transpiration. This easy layer helps the desert plants in maintain their water quantity and helps them to not dry.

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