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What is the role of epidermis in plants?
What is the role of epidermis in plants?
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Plant epidermis:- The plant epidermis is a protective tissue that covers the entire surface of the plant.
The epidermis is present on the outer surface of the entire plant body. The cells of the epidermal tissue form a continuous layer without any intercellular spaces. It performs the following important functions:
(i) It forms the protective layer of the plant body
(ii) It protects the plant against mechanical injury
(iii) It allows exchange of gases through the stomata
Plant epidermis:- The plant epidermis is a protective tissue that covers the entire surface of the plant.
The epidermis is present on the outer surface of the entire plant body. The cells of the epidermal tissue form a continuous layer without any intercellular spaces. It performs the following important functions:
(i) It forms the protective layer of the plant body
(ii) It protects the plant against mechanical injury
(iii) It allows exchange of gases through the stomata
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