Characteristics of Parenchyma Tissue
Parenchyma has some typical characteristics which are listed below:
- Parenchyma is a permanent tissue made of living cells.
- Parenchyma cells can be totipotent in some cases as in plant zygote.
- Parenchyma forms in continuous masses and form the pith, mesophyll, etc.
- The parenchyma can associate with other tissue type and form complex tissues like xylem and phloem.
- Parenchyma tissue has intercellular spaces.
Diagram of Parenchyma Tissue
The diagram of parenchyma tissues shows the composition of the most abundant simple tissue found in plants. In cross-section, cells of the parenchyma appear loosely packed, isodiametric, and thin-walled. These cells perform various functions like photosynthesis, storage of nutrients, secretion, and provide support.
Parenchyma cells are progenitors of other permanent tissues in plants and differentiate to form sclerenchyma and collenchyma. It acts as the ground substance for the plants where other tissues remain embedded. In this article, we will look into the diagram of Parenchyma tissues along with their characteristics and structure.
Table of Content
- What is Parenchyma?
- Diagram of Parenchyma
- Characteristics of Parenchyma Tissue
- Structure of Parenchyma Cells
- Types of Parenchyma Tissues in Plants
- Functions of Parenchyma