Kranz-type plants

Kranz-type plants are a group of plants, mainly grasses like maize and sorghum, adapted to dry environments. They have a unique leaf structure called "Kranz anatomy," where bundle sheath cells surround the vascular tissue in a concentric pattern. This arrangement allows these plants to perform a special form of photosynthesis called C4 photosynthesis, which efficiently captures carbon dioxide and minimizes water loss in hot, dry conditions. This adaptation makes Kranz-type plants highly efficient in arid climates, helping them to grow where other plants might struggle.