cutin
A waxlike, water-repellent material present in the walls of some plant cells, and forming the cuticle that covers the epidermis.
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cutin (1) A waxy substance on plant surfaces that tends to make the surface waterproof and can protect leaves from dehydration and disease. (2) A waxy substance on an insect's cuticle that protects the insect from dehydration.
Taking Cutings. Take semi-hardwood cuttings of roses, azalea, camellia, holly and other shrubs this month. Select new green-brown stems that "crack" when you snap them.
(L. cutis, skin) a continuous layer of fatty substances covering over the outer surfaces of the epidermis of plants; it contains cutin and protects against water and gases.cutin search for term- n.
 See also: Support, Plant, Soil, Nutrient, Division
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