How do plants adapt to hot desert conditions?

      

Explain how plants adapt to hot desert conditions.

  

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Maurice
(i) Some have small waxy leaves to reduce transpiration.

(ii) Some trees shed their leaves during dry seasons.

(iii) Some trees are umbrella-shaped to provide shade to the stem roots.

(iv) Some have long roots to tap underground water.

(v) Some plants have thick barks stems/leaves to store water.

(vi) Some plants produce seeds that lie dormant awaiting rains.

(vii) Some are salt tolerant/halophytic to survive in areas of poor drainage.

(viii) Some plants have quick recovery ability after wilting.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 6, 2017 at 05:19


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