an adaptation that would aid Atriplex in surviving such saline conditions?
a) thin leaves with large surface area to excrete excess salt.
b) leaves with waxy cuticle so that transpiration will not occur
c) glands that actively secrete salt into vacuoles which is then released into the environment
d) xylem which has reversed the movement of water. moving water down into the root to dilute the saline solution.

Question

an adaptation that would aid Atriplex in surviving such saline conditions?
a) thin leaves with large surface area to excrete excess salt.
b) leaves with waxy cuticle so that transpiration will not occur
c) glands that actively secrete salt into vacuoles which is then released into the environment
d) xylem which has reversed the movement of water. moving water down into the root to dilute the saline solution.

anonymous · Answer

c) glands that actively secrete salt into vacuoles which is then released into the environment
I could be wrong but i believe this is correct. I would wait for more confirmation