This tissue provides support to plants and also stores food.

When rain is caught by leaves, it may not have a chance to provide water to other plants, as it rapidly evaporates.

Can provide some protection to plants during chilling and drought stress.

Broader definitions include providing shade or support to other plants.

In this sense, they provide a general benefit to plants during times of drought (though they may themselves may be affected over time).

The sun provides energy to green plants.

It is used in fertilizers to provide both sulfur and nitrogen to plants.

The plant is very attractive, and provides excellent contrast to other plants.

It is the crust that stores moisture, provides nutrients to plants and prevents erosion.

A. Fertilizers, whether organic or chemical, provide a number of nutrients to plants in various proportions.