How does epidermis protect the plant from parasitic infection?

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Epidermis is the plant tissue, which forms the outermost layer and covers the whole plant body. They form the outermost covering of all plant structures. They are mostly a single layer of cells (but can be multilayered also).

The main function of epidermis is protection. A waxy, water-resistant layer is present on the upper parts of plants. This layer prevents loss of water from leaves and stems, mechanical injury and infection from parasites.

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