The above-ground plant surface is a well-adapted tissue layer that acts as an interface
between the plant and its surrounding environment. As such, its primary role is to protect …

A hydrophobic cuticle is deposited at the outermost extracellular matrix of the epidermis in
primary tissues of terrestrial plants. Besides forming a protective shield against the …

Cuticles, which are composed of a variety of aliphatic molecules, impregnate epidermal cell
walls forming diffusion barriers that cover almost all the aerial surfaces in higher plants. In …

The plant cuticle is one of the key innovations that allowed plants to colonize terrestrial
ecosystems. By limiting molecular diffusion, the cuticle provides an interface that ensures …

Cuticular layers and seeds are prominent plant adaptations to terrestrial life that appeared
early and late during plant evolution, respectively. The cuticle is a waterproof film covering …

Having evolutionary significance in establishing colonization of terrestrial plants, cuticle
occurs to act as a continuous shield over the plant epidermal cells, facilitating multifunctional …

In a world surrounded by a vast expanse of gaseous air, water is constantly evaporating
from aqueous sources to their surroundings. This is a major problem for microscopic cells …

In land plants the cuticle is the outermost layer interacting with the environment. This
lipophilic layer comprises the polyester cutin embedded in cuticular wax; and it forms a …

Plant cuticle is the hydrophobic protection layer that covers aerial plant organs and plays a
pivotal role during plant development and interactions of plants with the environment. The …

Drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation are major
environmental factors that adversely affect plant growth and crop production. As a protective …