HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -In conifers, the needle-like leaves reduce the surface area. Their thick cuticle and sunken stomata also help to reduce water loss. So the correct option is ‘Presence of thick cuticle and sunken stomata’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sunken stomata to reduce water loss: This is correct as well, as conifers have sunken stomata to further reduce water loss through transpiration. IV.

Detailed explanation-3: -Leaves of Conifers do not show reticulate venation but have only one vascular bundle at the center. They show xerophytic characters like thick cuticle, sunken stomata and compact mesophyll.

Detailed explanation-4: -In conifers such as Pinus, the needle-like leaves reduce the surface area. They also possess thick cuticle and sunken stomata to reduce the loss of water by transpiration. Q. Which of the following is true about sunken stomata and thick cuticle?