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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Xerophytic adaptations of bryophytes: Survival strategies against drought conditions in Indian Thar desert
Authors
Vinod Deora, GS Deora
Abstract
There is little information concerning with the bryophytes especially in relation to habitat and survival strategies in arid and semi-arid environment of Indian Thar Desert. In the present study adaptations relating to habitat, life form and leaf architecture were investigated. Cushion forms were more prevalent in the driest regions while small tufts dominating the wetter region nearby the water sources and seepage areas. The important adaptations were spiral twisting and imbrications of leaves on the stem, concave leaves, papillae, incrassate cell wall, rhizoidal and terminal gemmae etc. These adaptive characters favor the plant to survive under adverse xerophytic conditions in Indian Thar Desert.
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Pages:470-475
How to cite this article:
Vinod Deora, GS Deora "Xerophytic adaptations of bryophytes: Survival strategies against drought conditions in Indian Thar desert ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 470-475
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