See page 541. Answers will vary. Answers will vary. Meristematic tissue 2. Virtually all plant structures are adaptations to conserve water.
Water transport is primarily the responsibility of the vascular tissue.
However, other structures, such as the Casparian strip and the stomata, are indirectly involved in transport. Other factors play a role. Environmental cues such as shortening days or cooler temperatures are the main reasons given in the text. Students who have a botanical background may include facts about plant hormones. Tiny root caps pushing ahead of rapidly dividing cells.