Vascular cambium and cork cambium, their roles in thickening1. Introduction to Secondary GrowthSecondary growth refers to the increase in the girth (thickness) of a plant.It occurs due to the activity of lateral meristems: vascular cambium and cork cambium.…
Monocot and dicot stem and leaf anatomy1. IntroductionThe stem and leaf are essential vegetative organs of plants.Their internal structure helps in transport, photosynthesis, and support.Both structures differ significantly in monocots…
Monocot and dicot root structure1. IntroductionThe root is an essential organ of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and minerals.Roots are classified into monocot and dicot roots based on their internal structure.Both types…
Permanent tissue: simple (parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma) and complex (xylem, phloem)1. Introduction to Permanent TissuesPermanent tissue is derived from meristematic tissue and has lost its ability to divide.It plays a vital role in providing support, transport, and storage in…
Meristematic tissue: apical, lateral, intercalary1. Introduction to Plant TissuesA tissue is a group of cells with a common origin and function.Plant tissues are classified into meristematic and permanent tissues.Meristematic tissue consists of…