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What are the methods used by plants to get rid of excretory products?

ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

Plants can get rid of excess water by transpiration.

For other wastes, plants use the fact that many of their tissues consist of dead cells and that they can even lose some parts, such as leaves. Many plant waste products are stored in cellular vacuoles. Waste products may be stored in leaves that fall off.

Other waste products are stored as resins and gums, especially in old xylem. Plants also excrete some waste substances into the soil around them.

Science · Class 10