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. Among them, permanent tissues are divided as simple permanent tissues and complex permanent tissues. Simple permanent tissues are formed of group of cells which are all alike in origin, form … Read more

Simple permanent tissue (plants)

Introduction 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 and size. These cells may be dead or living, thin walled or thick walled. They are formed by the differentiation of the meristematic cells. The permanent tissue can be … Read more

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 leaves to the storage organs and from the storage organs to various parts according to the need of the organ. Thus, the translocation of food by the phloem is in … Read more