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 [...]
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 four tissues of monocot stem of plants. The tissues are: 1. Epidermis 2. Hypodermis 3. Ground Tissue 4. Vascular Strand. Monocot Stem: Tissue # 1. Epidermis: It is the outermost layer of the stem which is made up of compactly arranged transparent, elongated and rectangular—barrel-shaped living parenchyma cells. The outer walls of epidermal cells possess [...]