Plants that survive in deserts have evolved various adaptations to cope with the extreme environmental conditions, which include high temperatures, limited water availability, and nutrient-poor soil.
1. Water Storage
2. Reduced Leaf Surface
3. Waxy Coating
4. Shallow and Wide Root Systems
5. Dormancy
6. C4 and CAM Photosynthesis
7. Salt Tolerance
8. Deep Roots
9. Sparse Distribution
10. Heat Tolerance
11. Seed Adaptations
12. Associations with Microorganisms
