halphyte adaptations

Question 1

HALOPHYTE

Answer 1

ADAPTATION TO SALINE ENVIRONMENT

Question 2

ADAPTATIONs TO SALINE ENVIRONMENT

Answer 2

Many have become succulent by storing water, thus diluting salt concentrations

Several species (like mangroves) secrete salt through salt glands

Some species are able to compartmentalize Na+ and Cl- in the vacuoles therefore preventing NaCl toxicity

Sunken stomata on thickened leaves reduce water loss by creating a higher humidity near the stomata. The thickened leaves often include a more developed cuticle to minimize water loss

Surface of area of the leaves is reduced