In grasses, bulliform cells are

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In grasses, bulliform cells are, large bubble-shaped epidermal cells, present on the lower surface of leaves, large bubble-shaped epidermal cells, present on the upper surface of leaves, small pyramidal epidermal cells, present on the upper surface of leaves, small pyramidal epidermal cells, present on the lower surface of leaves

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Bulliform cells spread around the leaf on the upper surface play a role for water storage. These cells assist during transpiration process to reduce water loss. During stress, these cells lose water causing the leaves to curl and prevent damage. They are commonly found in the grasses.

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