Anatomy of Flowering Plants

1. What is a Meristematic Tissue and What are Its Types?

Meristematic tissue consists of actively dividing cells, responsible for growth and development. It is divided as: Apical Meristem: Found at tips, produces primary tissues, lateral Meristem: Generates secondary tissues, e.g., vascular cambium and intercalary Meristem: Present in grasses, between mature tissues.

2. Describe Permanent Tissues and Their Types.

Permanent tissue consists of that have stopped dividing and have become specialized for specific functions in plants. It is of two types:Simple Tissues which have same structure and function and Complex Tissues which consist of different types of cell types.

3. What do You Mean By Tissue System?

Tissue system is defined as a group of tissues working together to perform specific functions in a plant. Based on their structure and location it is divided as the Epidermal tissue system, the ground or fundamental tissue system, the vascular or conducting tissue system.

4. What is Cambium? What is Its Function?

Cambium is meristematic tissue in plants, that produces secondary xylem and phloem. It contributes to the growth in girth (secondary growth) and produces cork cells to form protective bark.

5. What are the Anatomy of Plants?

Anatomy of plant is the study of plant internal structures and tissues. It also studies the arrangement and organization of cells, tissues, and organs in plant.

Anatomy of flowering plants includes stems for structural support and transport of water and nutrients, roots for anchorage and nutrient absorption, leaves for photosynthesis, and reproductive structures such as flowers containing essential organs like stamens and pistils for sexual reproduction. The plant tissues are broadly classified into meristematic (apical, lateral, and intercalary) and permanent (simple and complex). The main functions of tissues include the assimilation of food and its storage, transportation of water, minerals, and photosynthates, and mechanical support to the plant.