Why is epidermis important for the plants?

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Why is epidermis important for the plants?

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answered Nov 3, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 60 409 936

Hint—Epidermis is important for plants due to the following reasons 

(i) it gives protection 

(ii) helps in gaseous exchange 

(iii) checks water loss 

(iv) root hairs arising from epidermis helps in absorption of water and minerals.

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