Phloem is a complex tissue system in plants. It is the food conducting tissue of vascular plants. Together with xylem, they form the vascular tissue system. The phloem composed of several types of cells among which some are living cells and some are dead. The term ‘phloem’ was introduced Nageli […]
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Tyloses: Definition, Structure and Functions
What are Tyloses? Tyloses (singular – tylosis) are the balloon like outgrowth of parenchymatous cells to the lumen of tracheids or vessels of the secondary xylem. The axial and ray parenchyma of the xylem develops protrusion and these protrusions enter or invade into the lumen of tracheids or vessels through […]
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Xylem: Structure, Parts and Classification
The tissue associated with conduction of water, minerals and food materials in plants are called vascular tissue. Plants with a well-developed conductive system are thus called as ‘vascular plants’. Vascular plants are also known as ‘Tracheophyta’ (‘trachaea’ = vessels, a component of xylem, ‘phyta’= plants). The vascular systems in plants […]
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Difference between Parenchyma and Collenchyma
Parenchyma vs Collenchyma Parenchyma and Collenchyma are the Simple tissue System in Plants. The present post describes the similarities and differences between Parenchyma and Collenchyma Similarities between Parenchyma and Collenchyma Ø Both parenchyma and collenchyma are simple permanent tissues in the plants. Ø Both are differentiated cells. Ø Both are […]
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Difference between Protophloem and Metaphloem: A Comparison Table
Protophloem vs Metaphloem Similarities and Difference between Protophloem and Metaphloem Vascular bundles (fascicles) are the component of the stelar system in higher plants and their main function is the conduction of water, minerals and food materials. Typically, a vascular bundle composed of xylem and phloem arranged together as bundles. In […]
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