Question

tell me about simple permanent tissue .​

Answer 1

tell me about simple permanent tissue .

In simple words, the permanent tissues in a plant are those tissues that contain nondividing cells. The cells are also modified to perform specific functions in the plants. The cells of the permanent tissue are derived from the meristematic tissue. ... Permanent tissue cells may be living or dead.

Answer 2

Simple Permanent Tissue : These are also known as homogenous tissues. They are made up of a single cell type, usually with the same origin, structure, and function.

Simple permanent tissue is further classified into three types:

Parenchyma

1. The cells have an oval or round shape.
2. The cell wall is made up of hemicellulose or cellulose.
3. The cell is thin-walled.
4. The cells have vacuoles and very small nucleus.
5. It is found in all parts of the plant.
6. The protoplasm is living and dense.

Collenchyma

1. Cells are long and thick-walled.
2. The cell wall is made up of cellulose and pectin.
3. It is the only tissue with the highest refractive index due to the presence of pectin.
4. It is found in the epidermis and the vascular bundle of dicot leaf.
5. The amount of chloroplast is less in the cells.
6. The cells have no intercellular spaces.

Sclerenchyma

1. These are dead tissues, very hard and rigid in texture.
2. Cells are thick-walled with various size and shapes.
3. These provide mechanical support and rigidity to the plant.