Question

Why is it advantageous for plants to respond to environmental stresses by going dormant and dropping leaves?

Answer 1

When they lose their leaves they need much less resources to survive (because they don’t need nutrients to support the leaves). For example trees lose their leaves in the winter because the ground freezes up and it’s harder to suck up nutrients.

Answer 2

When they lose their leaves they need much less resources to survive (because they don’t need nutrients to support the leaves). For example trees lose their leaves in the winter because the ground freezes up and it’s harder to suck up nutrients.