In this essay we will discuss about the ground tissue system. This tissue system includes all the tissues excepting the epidermis and vascular bundles. Therefore, it is the largest tissue system beginning from the layer next to epidermis and continuing up to the centre point of the organ. Ground tissue system is heterogeneous in nature including diverse types of cells [...]
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 the tissue systems seen in plants:- 1. Epidermal (Dermal) Tissue System 2. Fundamental or Ground Tissue System. Study of Epidermal (Dermal) Tissue System: This system consists of the outermost skin or epidermis of all plant organs. It represents the region of contact between the plant and the environment. It is primarily a protective [...]