Savanna Plant Adaptations For Prolonged Drought: A Comprehensive Guide To Their Resilience
Savanna plants have adapted to long periods of drought through various mechanisms: their thick cuticles prevent water loss from evaporation, sunken stomata protect gas exchange during drought, CAM photosynthesis enables water conservation, succulent structures store water for later use, deep root systems access distant water sources, deciduousness reduces water requirements during dry seasons, drought-tolerance proteins…