What is the function of cuticle
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Posted by Bhaskar Shrivas 6 years, 11 months ago
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Harshita Pandey 6 years, 11 months ago
Deepika Praveen 6 years, 11 months ago
In some higher plants, the cuticle is a water-impervious protective layer covering the epidermal cells of leaves and other parts and limiting water loss. It consists of cutin, a waxy, water-repellent substance allied to suberin, which is found in the cell walls of corky tissue.
In addition to its function as a permeability barrier for water and other molecules (prevent water loss), the micro and nano-structure of the cuticle confer specialised surface properties that prevent contamination of plant tissues with external water, dirt and microorganisms.
The presence of the cuticle limits water loss, but also inhibits absorption of carbon dioxide and excretion of oxygen.
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Harshita Pandey 6 years, 11 months ago
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