In this article we will discuss about the classification of meristem based on origin. 1. Primary Meristem: Primary meristem can be defined as a meristem that owes its origin from promeristem, differentiates into permanent tissues that compose the primary body of a plant and persists for the whole life of a plant. The primary body of stem and root, as [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of meristem based on the plane of cell division. Mass meristem, plate meristem and rib meristem belong to this category. Mass meristem (or block meristem): Ex. young embryos, endosperm, reproductive organs during the formation of spores and sperms etc. The cells of this meristem divide in all planes thus the tissue [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of meristem based on function. The categories are: 1. Protoderm 2. Procambium 3. Ground Meristem. Category # 1. Protoderm: The formation of dermal tissue system in plant is attributable to protoderm. Dermal tissue system consists of epidermis/multiple epidermises and all other structures that occur on epidermis, e.g. stomata, hairs, glandular hairs [...]