The following points highlight the three main types of tissue system 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 forms the outermost covering of plant body. It is derived from protoderm. It consists of epidermis and epidermal appendages. Epidermis is made of [...]
In this article we will study about permanent and secretary tissues found in plants. Study of Permanent Tissues: The derivatives of meristematic cells gradually become differentiated, lose the capability of undergoing divisions and form permanent tissues. In plants, different types of permanent tissues are found: 1. Simple Permanent Tissues: These are composed of similar cells and so are homogeneous in [...]
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, [...]