\(\Huge\sf Plant~Tissues\)
\(\Huge\color{green}{What~is~a~Tissue?}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{A~tissue~is~an~ensemble~of~similar~cells}\) \(\large\color{blue}{and~from~the~same~origin,~that~together}\) \(\large\color{blue}{carry~out~a~specific~function.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{These~are~called~tissues~because~of~their}\) \(\large\color{blue}{identical~functioning.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Organs~are~then~formed~by~the~functional}\) \(\large\color{blue}{grouping~together~of~multiple~tissues.}\)
\(\large\color{green}{Tissues}\)\(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{violet}{Permanent~tissues}\) \(\downarrow\) \(\large\color{violet}{Meristematic~tissues}\)
\(\large\color{violet}{Meristematic~tissues}\)\(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{red}{Shoot~apex}\) \(\downarrow\) \(\large\color{red}{Root}\) \(\large\color{red}{apex}\)
\(\Large\color{violet}{Meristematic~tissues}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Meristematic~tissue~is~the~composition~of~the}\)\(\large\color{blue}{meristematic~cells.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~Meristematic~cells~are~usually~thin~walled}\)\(\large\color{blue}{living~cells~with~dense~cytoplasm~and~a~large~nucleus.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Meristems~are~called~the~group~of~young~cells}\)\(\large\color{blue}{that~have~capacity~to~divide~into~new~cells.}\)
\(\Large\color{orange}{Kinds~of~Meristems}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Kinds~of~meristems:}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Apical~meristems~which~are~found~at~the~tip~ of~ stems~ and~ roots}\) \(\large\color{blue}{ -~ types~of~apical~meristems:~ 1.~ Shoot~ Apex,~ 2.Root~ Apex.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Lateral~meristems~–~cambium}\) \(\large\color{blue}{-~found~ along~ the~ sides~ of~ roots~and~ stems}\) \(\large\color{blue}{-~ increase~ width~ or~ diameter~ of~ stems~and~ roots}\) \(\large\color{blue}{-~ types:~ 1.~ vascular~ cambium~ 2.~ cork~ cambium}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Intercallary~ meristems~ – ~found~ at~ the~ bases~ of~ young}\) \(\large\color{blue} {~ leaves~and~ internodes.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{-~ responsible~ for~ further~ lengthening~ of~ stems~and~ leaves.}\)
\(\large\color{violet}{Permanent~tissues}\)\(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{red}{Simple~tissues}\) \(\downarrow\) \(\downarrow\) \(\large\color{red}{Complex}\) \(\large\color{red}{Special}\) \(\large\color{red}{tissues}\) \(\large\color{red}{tissues}\)
\(\Large\color{violet}{Permanent~tissues}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{A~Permanent~Tissue~is~formed~ by~ the~ division}\) \(\large\color{blue}{and~differentiation~ of~ meristematic~ cells.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~ cells~ of~ these~ tissues~ have~ lost~ the~ power}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ of~ division~ permanently.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Permanent~Tissues~ can~ be~ classified~ into~ three~ types}\) \(\large\color{blue}{–~(i)~ Simple,~ (ii)~ Complex,~ (iii)~ Special~ Tissues.}\)
\(\huge\color{orange}{Simple~Tissue:}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{A~ group~ of~ similar~ cells~ that~ perform~ a}\) \(\large\color{blue}{~ common~ function~ is~ called~ a ~Simple~ Tissue.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{It~ is~ of~ three~ different~ types,~ they~ are~:-}\) \(\large\color{blue}{- Parenchyma}\) \(\large\color{blue}{- Collenchyma}\) \(\large\color{blue}{- Sclerenchyma}\) \(\LARGE\color{maroon}{Parenchyma}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Parenchyma~ is~ the~ most~ basic~ type~ of~ cells.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~ cells~ are~ usually~ isodiametric.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Parenchyma~ is~ seen~ in~ the~ complex~ tissues}\) \(\large\color{blue}{ like~ Xylem~ and~ Phloem.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{There~ are~ five~ types~ of~ parenchyma.}\) \(1.\)\(\large\color{blue}{Aerenchyma – large~ intercellular~ spaces}\) \(2.\)\(\large\color{blue}{Chlorenchyma –presence~ of~ chlorophyll.}\) \(3.\)\(\large\color{blue}{Prosenchyma ~–~elongated~ cell~ that~ give~ mechanical~ support}\) \(4.\)\(\large\color{blue}{Storage~ Parenchyma~ –~stores~ food~ material}\) \(5.\)\(\large\color{blue}{Water~ Storage~ Tissue~ –stores~ water~ (Succulents)}\) \(\LARGE\color{maroon}{Collenchyma}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Collenchyma~ is~ the~ living~ Tissue~ which~ gives}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ tensile~ strength.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{It~ is~ commonly~ found~ below ~the~ epidermis.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The ~cell~ walls~ are~ thick~ and ~lignified.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{There~ are~ three~ types~ of ~collenchyma}\) \(1.\)\(\large\color{blue}{Lamellar~ collenchyma ~–~cell~arrangement~ is~ in}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ tangential~ rows}\) \(2.\)\(\large\color{blue}{Lacunar~ Collenchyma ~–~Cells~ have~ large~ intercellular}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ spaces~ called~ ‘Lacuna’.}\) \(3.\)\(\large\color{blue}{Angular~ Collenchyma~ –~wall ~deposition~ is~ at~ corners}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ of~ the~ cells.}\) \(\LARGE\color{maroon}{Sclerenchyma}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Sclerenchyma~ is ~a~ dead ~tissue ~that~ gives}\)\(\large\color{blue}{mechanical~ support.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~ cell ~wall ~is~ made ~of ~cellulose ~and ~lignin.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{They~ are~ of ~two ~types:}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Fibres~ –~elongated~cell~ with ~tappering ~ends.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{ (i) ~Xylary~ fibres ~– ~present ~in~ xylem}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(ii)~ Extra ~xylary ~fibres ~–~present ~other~ than ~xylem}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Sclereids ~–~short~ and~ are~ irregular ~in~ shapes.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Ex:~ astro~ sclerieds, ~osteo ~sclereids~ etc.}\) \(\LARGE\color{violet}{Functions~of~Simple~Tissues}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Parenchyma ~plays ~a ~vital ~role ~in ~Photosynthesis,}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Respiration, ~Storage ~and ~Secretion.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Parenchyma~ gives ~turgidity~ to~ the~ young ~plants.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Collenchyma ~gives~ flexibility ~an~ elasticity}\)\(\large\color{blue}{~to ~the~ plant.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Sclerenchyma~ protects ~the~ plant ~from}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ stretching,~ bending,~ weight,~ pressure.}\)
\(\LARGE\color{Orange}{Complex~tissues}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Tissues ~with~ different~ kinds~ of~ cells~ perform}\) \(\large\color{blue}{similar~ function.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{They~ are~ mainly~ helpful~in~conduction.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{There~ are~ two~ main~ types:}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(i)~Xylem }\) \(\large\color{blue}{(ii)~Phloem}\) \(\LARGE\color{maroon}{Xylem}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Xylem~ in~ the~ water~ conducting~ tissue}\) \(\large\color{blue}{and ~also~ provides~ mechanical~ support.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{It~ originates~ from ~two~ sources~ like~ procambium}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ and~ the ~vascular~ cambium.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~ first~ formed~ cells~ are~ called~ protoxylem~ an}\)\(\large\color{blue}{the~ latter~ are~ called~ metaxylem~ elements.}\) \(\LARGE\color{maroon}{Structure~of~Xylem}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{It~ is~ composed~ of ~three~ types~ of ~cells.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Tracheary~ elements~ –~There~ are ~dead ~cells,~ conduct~ water.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(i)~ Tracheids:~ elongated~ with~ tappering~ ends.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(ii)~ Vessel~ elements:~ wide~ and ~cylindrical~ structures.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Vessel~ Elements~ –~They ~are~ wide ~and ~cylindrical.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Xylem~ Fibres~ –~They~ are~ dead~ with~ thick~ lignified~ walls.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Xylem ~Parenchyma~ –~normal ~parenchyma ~cells.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(i)~ Axial~ Parenchyma~ –~ develops ~from ~fusiform~ cells.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{ (ii)~ Ray ~Parenchyma~ –~develops~ from ~ray ~initials.}\) \(\LARGE\color{Maroon}{Phloem}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Phloem ~conducts ~water,~ minerals ~and ~gives}\)\(\large\color{blue}{mechanical ~support.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{It ~originates ~from ~two ~sources ~like}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ procambium ~and~ vascular~ cambium.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~ first~ formed ~cells ~are ~called}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ protophloem~ and ~latter~ are ~metaphloem.}\) \(\LARGE\color{maroon}{Sturcture~of~Phloem}\) \(\large\color{blue}{It~ is~ composed ~of~ four~ types ~of ~cells.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Sieve~ Elements ~–~ they~ are~ living ~with~ sieve ~areas.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(i)~ Sieve ~cells ~– ~With ~unspecialized~ sieve~ areas.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(ii) ~Sieve ~tube ~–~With ~Specialized ~Sieve~ areas.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Companion ~cells~ –~elongated ~cells ~which ~support ~sieve~ tubes.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Phloem~ Fibres ~–~dead ~cells~ with ~tappering ~ends.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Phloem ~Parenchyma~ –~Living~ and ~thin~ walled~ cells~ similar~ to~ parenchyma}\) \(\large\color{blue}{ (i)~ Axial ~Parenchyma ~–~ develops ~from~ fusiform ~cells}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(ii) ~Ray ~Parenchyma ~–~develops ~from ~ray ~initials.}\) \(\LARGE\color{Maroon}{Functions~of ~complex~tissues}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~xylem~transports~the~water~from }\)\(\large\color{blue}{one~part~of~the~cell~to~the~other~cell}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~Phloem~transports~the~minerals~from}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ ~one~part~of~the~cell~to~the~other~cell}\)
\(\LARGE\color{Orange}{Special~Tissues~or~Secretory~Tissues}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~ cells~ or~ tissues~ that~ are~ concerned}\)\(\large\color{blue}{with ~secretion~ or ~excretion~ from~ the~ plant~ body.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{They~ are~ located~ in ~different ~parts~of ~the ~plant}\)\(\large\color{blue}{body~ and~ are~ widely~ distributed.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Many~ plant~ secretions~ are ~of~ high}\)\(\large\color{blue}{considerable~economic~ importance.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{They~ include~ rubber,~ gums,~ oils,}\)\(\large\color{blue}{resins~ and ~mucilage.}\)
\(\LARGE\color{Violet}{Types~of~Special~tissues :}\) \(\large\color{Maroon}{1.~Digestive~Glands}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{They~ are~ found~ in~ insectivore~ plants}\) \(\large\color{blue}{and ~secrete~ proteolytic~ enzymes.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Ex:-~ Nepenthes ~– ~digestive~ glands~ are}\)\(\large\color{blue}{spherical,~ multicellular.}\)
\(\Large\color{Maroon}{2.~Nectar~Glands}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{Blue}{They~ are~ called~ as~ nectaries.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{Blue}{They~ secrete~ sugary~ substance~called~ nectar~}\)\(\large\color{Blue}{ which~ attracts~ insects}\)\(\large\color{Blue}{ and~ promote~ pollination.}\) \(\large\color{Blue}{(i) ~Floral ~Nectaries~ –~ In~ floral~ regions}\) \(\large\color{Blue}{(ii) ~Extra~ floral~ Nectaries~ –~Other~ than ~floral~ regions.}\) \(\large\color{Blue}{Ex:-~ Dianthus}\)
\(\Large\color{maroon}{3.Osmophores}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{They~ are~ special~ glands~ which~ produce}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ volatile~ essential~ oils ~and ~impart~ fragrance~ to~ flowers.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~ osmophors~ vary~ in~ structure~ for ~different}\)\(\large\color{blue}{species~ i.e.~ flaps,~ cilia,~ brush ~etc.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{They~ promote~ Cross~ Pollination.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Ex:-~ Orchids}\)
\(\LARGE\color{maroon}{4.~Secretory~cavities}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{The~ secretions~ released~ are~ stored~ in}\) \(\large\color{blue}{the~ spaces~ within~ the~ gland.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{These~ are ~formed~ by~ the~ breakdown~ of~ secretory~ cells.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(i)~ Lysigenous ~cavities~ –formed~ by~ the~ death~ of}\) \(\large\color{blue}{the~ secretory~ cells.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(ii)~ Schizogenous~ cavities~ –formed~ by~ the~ enlargement}\)\(\large\color{blue}{of~ intercellular~ space~ between~ secretory~ cells.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Ex:-~ Eucalyptus.}\)
\(\LARGE\color{maroon}{5.~Hydathodes}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Hydathodes ~are ~also~ called~ as ~water~ stomata.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{They~ become ~active ~when~ root ~pressure}\) \(\large\color{blue}{increases ~due~to ~reduced~ transpiration.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Water~ is~ forced~ out~ of~ tracheids~ in~ the~ form~ of}\)\(\large\color{blue}{drops~ through~ water~ pores.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{This~ process~ is~ called~ guttation.}\) \(\rightarrow\)\(\large\color{blue}{Ex:-~ Lycopersicon}\)
\(\LARGE\color{maroon}{6.~Laticiferous~Tissues}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Laticifers~ are~ specialize ~parenchyma ~cell ~which~ secrete ~a}\)\(\large\color{blue}{viscous~ fluid,~ known ~as~ latex.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Latex ~is ~mostly~ white~ in~ colour~ but}\)\(\large\color{blue}{sometime ~colour.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(i)~ Laticiferous~ cells:-~ They~ are~ isolated,}\)\(\large\color{blue}{elongated,~slender.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{(ii)~ Laticiferous~ Vessels:-~ They ~are ~formed~ by~ series}\)\(\large\color{blue}{ of~ cells~ whose~ wall~ break~ an~ form~ canals.}\) \(\large\color{blue}{Ex:-~Preparation~ of ~rubber~ from~ (Ficus~ elastica)}\)
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