Question

explain the formation of cork​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Explain formation of cork with diagram. ... The first cork cambium is formed by the dedifferentiation of the outer part of the cortex. As the stem increases in girth, the epidermis and the cortex are replaced by another meristematic tissue called the cork cambium.

Answer 2

Answer:

Cork cambium. Cork originates from a layer of cambium (=phellogen) that itself is formed as a secondary meristem from a layer of collenchyma or parenchyma immediately beneath the epidermis.

Cork is formed by the division of cork cambium or the lateral meristem(phelloderm). Cork provides mechanical strength to trees and is fire resistant. Cork is present at the outer surface of a tree made up of suberin. It is made up of dead cells which are compactly arranges with no intercellular spaces.