Question

Name the plant tissues that provides mechanical support to the growing parts of the plant such as a petiole of leaf

Answer 1

Collenchyma- Are similar to parenchyma cells with thicker cell walls. They are meant to provide mechanical support to the plant structure in parts such as petiole of the leaf. Sclerenchyma- The cells of this tissue are dead.

Answer 2

Collenchyma is the plant tissue that provides mechanical support to the growing parts of the plant such as a petiole of leaf.

It is found in leaves and cortex of stems, and provides support to many herbaceous plants. It remains functional in the plant only for a short period of time and is crushed when the wood tissue of the plant develops.