In this essay we will discuss about the classification of meristems. Essay # 1. Classification on the Basis of Development: Promeristem or Primordial Meristem: It is the very fundamental stage of meristem action. It initiates new organs and tissues, it is also known as embryonic meristem. It comprises the apical initials and their immediate derivatives. As soon as the cells [...]
The following points highlight the thirty-six major cell types found in plant tissues. The cell types are: 1. Antipodal Cells 2. Bulliform Cell 3. Cambium (Vascular) 4. Collenchyma 5. Companion Cell 6. Cork 7. Cork Cambium 8. Egg Cell 9. Endodermis 10. Endosperm Cell 11. Epidermis 12. Fibre (Sclerenchyma) 13. Gland Cell 14. Hair 15. Idioblast 16. Laticifers 17. Meristematic [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of plant tissues based on types of cell. There are two types of tissue — simple and complex. Simple tissues are homogeneous, i.e., they are composed of one type of cells only, which have similar morphological structure, perform same function and originate from the same mother cell. Parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma [...]