What are adaptations that enable plants to reduce water loss from their leaves?

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Daniel Arnold · Accepted Answer

There are many adaptations in plants to reduce water loss from their leaves.

Some plants have a waxy coating on their leaves.
Some plants will shed their leaves during summer months to over come water loss through transpiration.
Some plants will have succulent stems

Isabella Anderson · Answer

undefined Plants have developed various adaptations to minimize water loss from their leaves: 1. Thick cuticle: A waxy layer on the outer surface of leaves reduces water loss through evaporation; 2. Stomatal regulation: Plants can regulate the rate of transpiration by opening and closing their stomata (tiny openings on the leaf surface); 3. Reduced leaf surface area: Some plants have small or narrow leaves, which reduce the surface area available for water loss; 4. Sunken stomata: Stomata located in pits or depressions on the leaf surface can reduce air movement and water loss; 5. Hairy or fuzzy leaves: Trichomes on leaves can trap moisture and create a boundary layer, reducing water loss; 6. CAM or C4 photosynthesis: Some plants have adapted alternative photosynthetic pathways that minimize water loss du