As Caskets Join

Plant Tissues

On the basis of the dividing capacity, plant tissues are of two types:

• Meristematic

• Permanent

• Meristematic Tissues - Consist of actively-dividing cells. Meristematic tissues are of three types:

• Apical Meristem - Present at the growing tips of stems and roots. Their function is to increase the length of stems and roots

• Intercalary Meristem - Present at the base of leaves or internodes.They are useful for the longitudinal growth o…