The following points highlight the three types of tissue systems in plants. The types are:- 1. Epidermal Tissue System 2. Ground Tissue System 3. Vascular Tissue System. Type # 1. Epidermal Tissue System: This tissue system consists of the outermost skin or epidermis of the plant organs. Epidermis is generally uniseriate or single- layered and protective in function. Many-layered epidermis, [...]
The following points highlight the top seven functions of plant tissues. The functions are: 1. Meristematic 2. Protective 3. Parenchyma 4. Collenchyma 5. Sclerenchyma 6. Xylem 7. Phloem. Plant Tissue: Function # 1. Meristematic: These are small, thin-walled cells, devoid of any central vacuole and situated at the growing points of stems and root. Their chief function is mitosis. Plant [...]
The following points highlight the four common organic acids identified in plant tissues. The organic acids are: (1) Oxalic Acid (2) Tartaric Acid (3) Malic Acid and (4) Citric Acid. Organic Acid # 1. Oxalic Acid: Occurs most commonly as calcium oxalate crystals, e.g., raphides, sphaeraphides, etc. Material: Oxalis leaves. Make an extract by rubbing the leaves in a mortar [...]