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Plant tissue
• Cells Tissue Organs System
Organism
• Tissue is a group of similar cells adapted
to a particular function.
PLANT TISSSUE
Meristematic Permanent
Tissues Tissues
Simple Complex
apical meristem lateral meristem
permanent permanent
(Primary) (Secondary)
tissues tissues
Chlorenchyma Collenchymad
Sclerenchyma
MERISTEMATIC TISSUES (undifferentiated /
unspecialised)
- cells of meristematic tissue are found in meristems of
the plants region of continuous cell division & growth.
- Are either undifferentiated or incompletely
differentiated
- Immature tissue that needs continuous progress &
developments
APICAL MERISTEM
Tips of roots and stems
Produce new cells for growth,
repair and replacement of worn
out / damaged tissues
LATERAL MERISTEM
Found between Xylem and
phloem
Produce new cells for growth,
repair and replacement of worn
out / damaged tissues
PERMANENT TISSUES
1. Dermal Tissue
It Is the first line of defense and
protection in plants (like our skin)
Dermal tissue covers the plant and
can be found on the outer layer of
roots, stem, and leaves.
EPIDERMIS
It is made up of single layer of cells called
epidermis (contains cuticle, to prevent water
loss or dehydration of plants) \
Lines the surface of roots, stems and leaves
Protect plant organs, they form guard cells, or
root hair cells which absorb water and
minerals
Its main functions are transpiration, gas
exchange and defense.
Transpiration – conversion of water from liquid to
gas as it passes through the plant stomata.
COLLENCHYMA
Found in stem and leaves
Provides strength and support to the aerial parts of plants
PARENCHYMA
Fills up large spaces between other tissues in roots and stems
Packaging tissues, stores food as starch, allows movement of water
and gases & gaseous exchange.
SCLERENCHYMA
Found in leaves, stems, roots and fruit of plants
Provides mechanical support to the plant
CHLORENCHYMA
Found in leaves
Contains chlorophyll for the manufacture of organic compounds
such as glucose by photosynthesis
1. Epithelial Tissue
- Is the outermost covering of the animal.
- It is found in the lining of organs and cavities
inside an animals body
- It is made up of closely packed cells which
defend the animal from injury, pathogens, and
dehydration.
- Covers the outside of the body and lines the
internal organs and cavities.
- Protects against mechanical injury and
Invasive micro-organisms
TYPES OF EPITHELIAL TISSUE
ACCORDING TO SHAPE
Squamous-lines the lungs and mouth that protects
underlying tissue and allow certain
Substances to pass through
Yellow elastic
Forms ligaments, Makes up ligaments
which connect bone to bone
White fibrous- Forms tendon and Makes
up tendons which connect muscles to
bones
Neurons
- basic and functional unit of nervous system
that comprises of axon, cell body & dendrites
Neuroglia
- these are special cells found in the brain and
spinal cord. - They provide support to the
neurons and fibers
Neurosecretory cells
- like endocrine system, they secrete chemical
- they release chemicals from the axons
Nerve tissue Location Function
Macro propagation
Some plants are propagated by stem cuttings. The cuttings are
then stimulated the root through the treatment of plant hormone
such as auxin.
Grafting – attaches a piece of stem from one plant to a root or
root bearing stem of another plant.
Stock-provides root
Scion-added piece
Marcotting propagating a new plant
from a branch still attached to the
parent plant, by getting roots to
form on the branch.