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Plant-parasites aerial

The main significance of waxes is that they form a hydrophobic layer on the surface of organisms. In animals these occur in the skin, hair, fur or feathers, while in plants they are found in the surface layers of leaves, fruits and other aerial (above ground) parts. They act mainly to control transpiration, preventing water loss by evaporation, and protecting the organisms against environmental influences, insects and parasites. [Pg.121]


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