FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a
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cuticle.
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capsule.
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rhizome.
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stoma.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the “cuticle". It is composed of cutin, a wax-like material produced by the plant that is chemically a hydroxy fatty acid.
Detailed explanation-2: -Plant cuticle is the outermost layer of plants, which covers leaves, fruits, flowers, and non-woody stems of higher plants. It protects plants against drought, extreme temperatures, UV radiation, chemical attack, mechanical injuries, and pathogen/pest infection.
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