Which tissue makes up the husk of coconut?
NCERT Class IX
Sciences - Main Course Book
Chapter 6. Tissues
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Husk of coconut is made up of sclerenchymatous tissue.
It is present in mesocarp of fruit of coconut and a yield a coir a well known fibre used for making mats, ropes, cords, brushes e.t.c.
Sclerenchymatous tissue are found in stems( around the vascular bundle) , roots, vein of leaves, hard coverings of seeds and nuts.
The function of sclerenchymatous tissue is mainly mechanical & protective. It gives strength , rigidity ,flexibility and elasticity to the plant body.
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It is present in mesocarp of fruit of coconut and a yield a coir a well known fibre used for making mats, ropes, cords, brushes e.t.c.
Sclerenchymatous tissue are found in stems( around the vascular bundle) , roots, vein of leaves, hard coverings of seeds and nuts.
The function of sclerenchymatous tissue is mainly mechanical & protective. It gives strength , rigidity ,flexibility and elasticity to the plant body.
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Sclerenchyma cells make up the husk of a coconut.
Sclerenchyma cells or supporting cells are present roots, stems of a plants. They are divided into 2 types:
- Fibers
- Sclereids
Sclerenchyma cells have cell walls made up of cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin.
These cells provide support to the plant tissues.
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