Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Tissue
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It is a group of cells that are similar in structure and are organised together to perform a specific function.
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It is of two types: Meristematic tissues and Permanent tissues
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Meristematic tissue
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It consists of actively dividing cells that are found in those regions of the plant body that show growth.
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The examples include root tip, shoot tip, and base of the leaves.
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It is classified into three types:
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Apical meristem: They are present in the growing tips of stems and roots. Function – helps in increasing the length of the stem and root
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Intercalary meristem: They lie at the base of leaves or internodes.
Function – helps in the longitudinal growth of plants
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Lateral meristem: They lie on the lateā¦
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