Question

Name the tissues _below the epidermis in leaves and stem?​

Answer 1

Answer:

collenchyma

Explanation:

The mechanical tissue present in the plant body especially in the primary body of dicot stem below the epidermis forming the hypodermis is called as collenchyma. The cells are elongated with oblique, slightly rounded with tapering ends. It is composed of living and thick walled cells. Collenchyma is located beneath the epidermis layer in young stems.

Answer 2

Answer:

Collenchyma cells are elongated cells with unevenly-thickened walls. They provide structural support, mainly to the stem and leaves. These cells are alive at maturity and are usually found below the epidermis. The “strings” of a celery stalk are an example of collenchyma cells.