Differences Between Fibers and Sclereids
INTRODUCTION Sclerenchyma is a type of simple permanent tissue. It forms the main strengthening tissue of the plant. It consists of long, narrow, thick-walled and...
Differences Between Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma
INTRODUCTION Plant tissues are categorized into three types. They are meristematic tissues, permanent tissues and secretary tissues. These tissues are further grouped into various types....
Secretory tissue of plants (special tissues)
The tissues that are concerned with the secretion of gums, resins, volatile oils, nectars, latex and other substances are called secretory tissues. These are of...
Lichens: habitat, types and structure
Lichen is an intimate association of algae and fungi where two organisms live in close association with each other. The association is so close that...
Differences between root and stem
S.N Root Stem 1. Cuticle layer and stomata is absent usually in epidermis....
Simple permanent tissue (plants)
A permanent tissue is a group of cells that have lost the power of cell division and growth. These cells have attained their definite form...
Xylem and its components
Xylem is a complex tissue that is mainly responsible for the conduction of water and saps inside the plant from the root up-to the top...
Sexual reproduction in yeast
Yeast is a unicellular fungus which varies in shape with the species and even within the species. They may be oval, spherical and elliptical in...
Phloem (Bast) and its elements
It is a living, non-lignified tissue which is also called bast. Its main function is to transport organic food inside the plant body from the...
Plant movements and types
Simple unicellular motile green alga, Chlamydomonas and its flagellated zoospores move from place to place but the movement of firmly rooted higher plants is of...