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Impermeability of Waxes What property of the waxy cuticles that cover plant leaves makes the cuticles...

Impermeability of Waxes What property of the waxy cuticles that cover plant leaves makes the cuticles impermeable to water?

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plant cuticle is a lipid polymer impregnated with waxes and is present on stems and leaves of plants to prevent contamination of plant tissues with exaternal water,dirt and fluids, and also prevent losss of water from the leaves. Cuticle consists of waxy water repellant surface and it is this water repelling HYDROPHOBIC property of wax that makes cuticle impermeable to water.

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