Campbell Biology
Campbell Biology
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ISBN: 9780135188743
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The way in which the insects can make plants more susceptible to pathogens.

Introduction: Epidermis is the outermost layer of the stem that acts as a protection to the plant. Beneath the epidermis, there is another protective layer called periderm. The epidermis and periderm act as physical barriers in order to prevent the plant from infections.

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