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Tissues and the Primary Growth of Stems (Plant Tissues (Meristematic…
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- transports products of photosynthesis
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- transports H2O dissolved nutrients
- Made up of long hollow tubes
- formed by none living cell walls called tracheids or vessel elements
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- Cell wall consists of cellulose
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- Cork cambium (in some plants)
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- consists of conducting cells called sleve
- Have optic secondary walls and often die when mature
- Provide main structural support to a plant
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- May be compact or have extensive spaces between the cells
- Functions: a) Photosynthesis and Respiration b) Storage (starch, oil droplets, air water and salts, c) Wound healing and regeration
- Composed of elongated cells with irregular tick and walls
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- Provide structural support found beneath the epidermis of stem and near the vascular tissue. eg. Midrib of leaves- if they contain chlorophyll they are known as chlorenchyma
