MadSci Network: Biochemistry
Query:

Re: How do leaves of aquatic plants (Lotus, Lilly etc) repel water ?

Date: Thu Aug 3 12:53:03 2000
Posted By: Cynthia Galloway, Faculty Biology
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 962003781.Bc
Message:

Most aquatic plants are only covered by a thin cuticle.  The plant and the 
water environment are nearly isotonic so there is little water movement.  
Aquatic plants also may have hydropotes to facilitate water and salt 
transport.  


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