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Explain some of the modifications of leaves found in plants?
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Modifications of leaves are as follows:
- Leaf tendril — In case of certain weak-stemmed plants, leaves or leaflets are modified into wiry, coiled structures called tendrils. They coil around the object they touch and support the plant to climb up. E.g., Sweet Pea.
- Leaf spines — In some plants, leaves are modified into pointed structures called spines. Spines help to reduce water loss by transpiration. E.g., Cactus.
- Scale leaves — In some plants like Onion and Ginger, thick and fleshy or thin and dry scale leaves are present, respectively. Their function is to store food and protect the buds.
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