Plant Tissue Types and Functions

Plant tissues composed of a single cell type.

Plant tissues with cells that can divide and contribute to plant growth.

Located at the tips of roots and shoots, these meristems promote primary growth, increasing the plant's length.

Located on the sides of roots and shoots, these meristems promote secondary growth, increasing the thickness of the plant.

A type of lateral meristem that produces new xylem and phloem cells, increasing the vascular system.

The outermost layer of cells that covers the entire plant body, acting as a protective barrier and regulating interactions with the environment.

Specialized epidermal cells that control the opening and closing of tiny pores called stomata, allowing for gas exchange and water transpiration.

A waxy coating secreted by epidermal cells on stems and leaves, reducing water loss by evaporation.

Hair-like extensions of epidermal cells in roots, increasing the surface area for efficient absorption of water and minerals.

Epidermal tissues in roots are responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil.

A strong and supportive plant tissue composed of dead cells with thick, rigid secondary cell walls hardened with lignin. These cells cannot elongate.

Plant tissue responsible for transporting water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Cells found in xylem tissue, forming long tubes that transport water and dissolved substances. They have thick secondary cell walls and lack end walls.

Slender cells in xylem tissue with overlapping ends, responsible for water transport. They also have thick secondary cell walls.

The chemical compound found in the secondary cell walls of sclerenchyma and xylem cells, giving them their rigidity and strength. It's the main component of wood.