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What are Tissues? Living things are made of tiny, living compartments called cells. Cells perform life functions, but alone, their impact is minimal in plants and animals. To work efficiently, many similar cells join...
The permanent plant tissue forms the bulk of the plant body. Unlike, meristematic tissues, these tissues do not divide. They take a permanent shape and become specialized to perform a specific function for the rest...
We derive the word ‘meristematic’ or ‘meristem’ from the Greek word ‘meristos’, which means ‘divide’. Therefore, meristematic plant tissues are made of actively dividing cells. The cells, which form meristematic tissue can multiply and...
