Describe the different types of plant tissues and their functions.
Plants have various tissues that are specialized for different functions: Meristematic tissue: Found in the tips of roots and shoots, meristematic tissue is responsible for plant growth. It consists of actively dividing cells. Simple tissues: These include parenchyma (used for storage and photosynthesis), collenchyma (provides flexible support), and sclerenchyma (provides rigid support). Vascular tissues: Xylem … Read more