The trees in Monsoon Deciduous forests, shed their leaves

Natural Vegetation (10)

Briefly explain: The trees in Monsoon Deciduous forests, shed their leaves for about 6-8 weeks during March and April.

Answer

Lack of sufficient moisture for leaves to withstand dry weather conditions
To conserve moisture
To reduce loss of water through transpiration, to have less surface area
Subsoil water is not enough for trees to retain leaf cover
To survive heat and drought condition during autumn, spring and early summer

Exam Year: 2019