Stern's Introductory Plant Biology
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ISBN: 9781259682742
Author: James Bidlack, Shelley Jansky, Kingsley R Stern
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 6, Problem 1RQ
Summary Introduction
To write:
The function or role of the bud scales.
Introduction:
Bud scales are one of the leaves that resembles the scales which form the cover of a plant bud.
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Explanation of Solution
The function of the bud scale is:
They provide protection to the more delicate, inner, and foliage leaves from the drying up conditions. In most of the cases, they also protect from the damage by insects, birds,
Conclusion
Thus, the main function of bud scale is provided protection to the more delicate, inner, and foliage leaves from the drying up conditions.
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