The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Phellem and Phelloderm. Difference # Phellem: 1. Phellem or cork is a tissue formed on the outer side of phellogen or cork cambium. 2. It is composed of dead cells. 3. Phellem is protective in function. 4. The cell walls become impermeable due to suberisation. 5. Phellem cells are filled [...]
The following points highlight the two main types of permanent tissues of plants. The types are: 1. Simple Permanent Tissues 2. Complex Permanent Tissues. Type # 1. Simple Permanent Tissues: A simple permanent tissue is that tissue which is made up of similar permanent cells that carry out the same function or similar set of functions. Simple permanent tissues are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the characteristics and types of Meristem Tissue of Plants. Characteristics of Meristem Tissue: (i) Ability to grow and divide, (ii) Small immature cells, (iii) Isodiametric, rounded, oval or polygonal, (iv) Absence of intercellular spaces. (v) Walls are thin, elastic and made of cellulose, (vi) Nucleus conspicuous, (vii) Cytoplasm dense, (viii) Vacuoles absent or [...]