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The cork acts as a protective tissue and protects plants from
The cork acts as a protective tissue and protects plants from
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A Mechanical injury
B Temperature extremes
C Loss of water by evaporation
The outer protective layer or bark of a tree is known as the cork. It is made up of dead cells. It protects the plant against mechanical injury, temperature extremes, etc. It also prevents the loss of water by evaporation.
A Mechanical injury
B Temperature extremes
C Loss of water by evaporation
The outer protective layer or bark of a tree is known as the cork. It is made up of dead cells. It protects the plant against mechanical injury, temperature extremes, etc. It also prevents the loss of water by evaporation.
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