Question

Why is young stem and petiole of leaf mainly composed of collenchymatous cell?​

Answer 1

Collenchyma is a supporting tissue characteristic of the growing organs of many herbaceous and woody plants, and it is also found in stems and leaves of mature herbaceous plants, including those that are only slightly modified by secondary growth.

Answer 2

Collenchyma is a supporting tissue characteristic of the growing organs of many herbaceous and woody plants, and it is also found in stems and leaves of mature herbaceous plants, including those that are only slightly modified by secondary growth.