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Explain the difficult types of modifications in plants that grow in Deserts? |
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Answer» Adaptations in desert plants. 1. Leaves are reduced to spines so that there is little transpiration loss and water is stored in the tissues of the stem. 2. They have deep root system. 3. They store water in stems, (succulent stems) 4. Xerophytes have thick cuticle to prevent water loss. 5. They have high salt content to increase osmosis. 6. Stomata are reduced in number to prevent water loss. |
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