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Small leaves (usually waxy) and cactus spines lessen the loss of water due to transpiration.
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∙ 10y agoA good number of desert plants shed their leaves to avoid water loss by transpiration during most favourable conditions of transpiration. These are high temperature, low humidity and greater sunshine etc.
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∙ 13y agoThere isn't much water and there is too much sunlight. leaves need enough water and sunlight to be healthy. Or not, they will be not healthy and be short.
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∙ 13y agobecause they don't receive enough moisture (water in vapor form)
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∙ 12y agoMost likely to decrease its surface area to volume ratio (SA:V) thus minimising water loss.
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∙ 8y agoSmall leaves help cut down on water loss by the plant in a desert.
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∙ 8y agoSmall leaves cut down on water loss due to transpiration and evaporation.
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∙ 6y agoTo reduce water lost by evaporation.
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How do plants lessen the evaporation of water when they shed off?
When the leaves of the plant shed off there will be no chlorophyll to trap sunlight, so the water will not evaporate...
What is it called when plants shed leaves they form a losse layer called?
Litter
Why do plants go brown?
The leaves of plants may go brown because of a number of reasons. Some plants' leaves go brown due to lack of enough water while others do so as a natural process when they are about to shed their leaves.
How does the loss of leaves help plants survive winter or long periods without rain?
the loss of leaves help a plant survive winter becuase the plant doesnt have to lose and give water much more
What is a plant that does not shed all its leaves at the same time in autumn?
A deciduous plant drops all of its leaves in the fall. A non-deciduous plant keeps most of its leaves throughout the year. Most non-deciduous temperate trees happen to be conifers but not all conifers are non-deciduous. Most tropical trees are non-deciduous.
In which season apple trees shed their leaves?
winter
What season do deciduous trees shed there leaves?
winter
During which time of the year the trees shed lots of leaves?
Autumn (fall) is the season when deciduous tree shed their leaves in the north.
What part of a plant is missing from desert plant?
Most desert plants have the same parts as plants from areas with more rainfall. Some, such as cacti, have lost their leaves and replaced them with spines. Some plants grow leaves during rainy seasons and then shed them during periods of drought. They may do this several times each year. Other plants allow their leaves to shrivel during drought and then spring back to life after a good rain.
Why is it that plants normally shed off their leaves during dry season?
when there is drought the water is scarce. so due to that the water absorbed by the tree is less. this water is not enough for the trees. the scorching heat of the sun the tree lose their leaves because not getting water properly
Do deciduous trees shed leaves during one season only?
Yes, and the season is winter.
How many leaves shed on average during the fall season?
All of them.
Why do rubber trees shed their leaves during hot season?
because to protect themselse from hot season
Why do deciduous trees shed leaves on the dry season?
to avoid descication (water loss)
How do plants lessen the evaporation of water when they shed off?
When the leaves of the plant shed off there will be no chlorophyll to trap sunlight, so the water will not evaporate...
Why do Mango and banyan trees shed their leaves in winter?
because at this time their leaves are not required and the wood is used mainly.
What material from leaves makes soil fertile?
as plants shed leaves they form a loose layer called litter kind of answering it ?
