Question

what is aerenchyma and function

Answer 1

Aarenchyma is a spongy tissue that forms spaces or air channels in the leaves ,systems and roots of some plants which allow exchange of gases between the shoot and the root....✌️✌️✌️

Answer 2

Aerenchyma

→Structure:

• Aerenchyma is an parenchymatous spongy tissue that forms spaces, gaps and air channels in the stem, roots and leaves.

→Location:

• It is present in the root, stem and leaves of mostly aquatic plants.

→Function:

• Aerenchyma provides buoyancy and allows the circulation of gases.

• Transportation of Oxygen.

• Reduce cellular oxygen demands.