Tag: water conservation

  • CAM plants

    CAM plants

    CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) plants have evolved a specialized carbon fixation pathway that allows them to carry out photosynthesis while minimizing water loss, making them well adapted to arid and semi-arid environments. Their ability to store water in their leaves, stems, and roots, along with their thick, waxy leaves and shallow root system, helps them…

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