State the function of Epidermis.

1.	State the function of Epidermis.
Answer» Functions of Epidermis • The main function of epidermis is to protect the plant from desiccation and infection. • Cuticle of epidermis cuts the rate of transpiration and evaporation of water and prevents wilting. • Stomata in epidermis allow gaseous exchange to occur during photosynthesis respiration. • Stomata also helps in transpiration.

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Functions of Epidermis

• The main function of epidermis is to protect the plant from desiccation and infection.

• Cuticle of epidermis cuts the rate of transpiration and evaporation of water and prevents wilting.

• Stomata in epidermis allow gaseous exchange to occur during photosynthesis respiration.

• Stomata also helps in transpiration.

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