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Deciduous plants shed their leaves during hot summer of in autumn. This process of shedding of leaves is called abscission. Apart from physiological changes what anatomical mechanism is involved in the abscission of leaves.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Abscission**: Abscission is the process through which deciduous plants shed their leaves, typically occurring in response to environmental changes such as hot summers or autumn. 2. **Identifying the Abscission Zone**: The anatomical mechanism involved in abscission is primarily centered around a specific area known as the abscission zone, which is also referred to as the separation zone. This zone is located at the base of the leaf petiole (the stalk that attaches the leaf to the plant). 3. **Structure of the Abscission Zone**: The abscission zone is composed of two distinct layers: - **Top Layer**: This layer contains cells with weak cell walls. The weakness of these cell walls is crucial for the process of leaf shedding. ...
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