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Question
Define the following term:
Hydathodes
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Solution
Hydathodes are specialised structures that facilitate the discharge of excess water from the tips of veins in the leaf. They facilitate the release of superfluous water in liquid form by alleviating hydrostatic pressure within the plant.
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