Sclerenchyma is a simple permanent tissue in plants. Sclerenchymatous cells are dead at their maturity. Cells do not have protoplast when they completely developed. They have thick secondary cell wall. The secondary cell wall is lignified and very hard. Most of the sclerenchymatous cells show intrusive growth. The present post […]
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Collenchyma: Structure, Classification and Functions
Collenchyma is a simple permanent tissue in plants. They are living cells with prominent nucleus and all the cell organelles. Each collenchymatous cell is with a large and prominent vacuole in the centre. The vacuole is filled with many secondary metabolites. Unlike parenchyma, the collenchyma cells possess thick primary cell […]
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Parenchyma: Structure, Classification and Functions
The tissue (a group of cells with particular function) composed of single type of cells. Three types of simple tissue system in plants, namely (1). Parenchyma, (2). Collenchyma and (3). Sclerenchyma. The present article discusses the Structure and Types of Parenchyma Cells in Plants. Characteristics of Parenchyma (Parenchymatous Cells) Ø Parenchyma […]
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