In which of the plant, leaf surface may be covered by a thick coating of epidermal hair to reduce transpiration?
Cucurbita
The correct option is A:
Explanation of the correct option:
Explanation of the incorrect option:
Option B:
In Banyan and most evergreen trees, a thick waxy cuticle develops over the epidermis to reduce water loss by transpiration.
Option C:
In Nerium, stomata of the leaves are deep-seated in the leaf, in a dry environment, to reduce transpiration.
Option D:
In Lavender, leaves become narrower by rolling or folding to reduce the exposed surface area of transpiration.
Final answer: In cucurbita leaf surface may be covered by a thick coating of epidermal hair to reduce transpiration.