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ISBN: 9781260169621
Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG
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Introduction: The plants having specialized tissues for conduction of water and other photosynthetic products are called vascular plants. Trees flower and grasses are the main examples of vascular plants. Certain features of vascular plants help in maintaining stable internal water content.
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