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give an example of protective tissue in plant?

An example of protective tissue in plants is epidermis. 

The main function of epidermis is protection. A waxy, water-resistant layer is present on the upper parts of plants.

This layer prevents

  • loss of water from leaves and stems
  • mechanical injury
  • infection from parasites

 

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The sclerenchyma performs this work. It is a simple permanent tissue. It makes the plant hard and stiff. Therefore, it is present in seed covers like mango.

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Epidermal Cells.

Cork.

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Hi,

The examples of protective tissue in plants are

1-Epidermal Cells

2-Cork.

3-sclerenchyma

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