Epidermal cells are often modified to perform specialised functions in plants. Name some of them and functions they perform.
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Epidermal cells are often modified to perform specialised functions in plants. Name some of them and functions they perform.
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The following epidermal cells are found in plants
(i) Cuticle They reduce surface transpiration.
(ii) Stomata Exchange of gases and transpiration.
(iii) Stem hair For reducing temperature changes and
rate of transpiration.
(iv) Glandular hair Various secretions.
(v) Prickles Protect from grazing animals.
(vi) Root hair Absorb water.