Question

How do plants survive in extreme temperatures?

Answer 1

Plants have various adaptations to survive in extreme temperatures. Some common strategies include:

• Adjusting their metabolism to function optimally in high or low temperatures
• Developing thick waxy coatings on leaves to reduce water loss
• Shedding leaves to conserve energy during extreme heat
• Growing deep root systems to access water in extreme heat
• Accumulating antifreeze compounds to survive freezing temperatures.