HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
PLANT BIOLOGY
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Question
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Which epidermal feature of a leaf has the greatest impact on conserving water?
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bulliform cells
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cuticle
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stomata
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trichomes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Thick, waxy cuticle – having leaves covered by a thickened cuticle prevents water loss from the leaf surface.
Detailed explanation-2: -The cuticle is a layer of epidermis cells in vascular plants. The epidermis cells eject a waxy, water-repelling substance (cutin) that keeps water locked within the plant. Leaf hairs deflect some sunlight and maintain a cooler temperature in the plant.
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