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Permanent Tissue - Simple Permanent Tissues (Supporting Tissue)

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Topics

  • Introduction
  • Experiment
  • Types of Simple Permanent Tissues

Introduction:

Simple permanent tissue, also known as homogeneous tissue, is a type of plant tissue made up of only one type of cell. These cells share the same origin, structure, and function, working together to support the plant's growth and survival. Unlike complex tissues, which consist of multiple cell types, simple permanent tissues are uniform in composition. These tissues ensure that plants can maintain their structure, store nutrients, and adapt to environmental conditions efficiently. And play a vital role in providing structural support, protection, and storage for the plant. 

Experiment

1. Aim: To observe the structure and arrangement of epidermal cells in a plant leaf under a microscope.

2. Requirements: fresh and fleshy leaf of Rhoeo, lily, or any other plant, forceps, dilute safranin solution, microscope, slide, cover slip, and compound microscope.

3. Procedure:

  • Take a fresh leaf of Rhoeo, lily or any other plant and gently pull and tear it obliquely to expose the transparent epidermis at the cut margins.
  • Using forceps, carefully remove the transparent epidermis from the leaf.
  • Place the epidermis in a dilute safranin solution for 1 minute to stain it.
  • Take the stained epidermis and spread it evenly on a microscope slide.
  • Cover it with a coverslip and observe under a compound microscope.

Tissue of Rhoeo plant

4. Observation: The epidermis appears as a single layer of flat, tightly packed cells without intercellular spaces. The outer surface of the epidermis is covered by a waxy cuticle layer.

5. Conclusion: The experiment shows that the epidermis is a protective layer made up of tightly packed flat cells. The waxy cuticle on the epidermis helps to retain water in the underlying tissues and prevents water loss. This layer plays a vital role in protecting plants from dehydration and external damage.

Types of Simple Permanent Tissues:

Type of Tissue Parenchyma Collenchyma Sclerenchyma
Structure Living cells, thin walls, large intercellular spaces. Living cells, thickened corners, small intercellular spaces. Dead cells, thick walls, no intercellular spaces.
Function Photosynthesis, storage, gaseous exchange, floating. Provides flexibility and mechanical support. Provides strength and rigidity.
Location Leaves, roots, stems, newly formed branches. Leaves, stems. Stems, seed coats, nut coverings, and veins of leaves.
Intercellular Spaces Present Minimal Absent
Cell Wall Composition Made of cellulose. Made of cellulose and pectin. Made of lignin.
Special Features Includes chlorenchyma (photosynthesis) and aerenchyma (floating in aquatic plants). Allows plants to bend without breaking. Adds hardness and rigidity to plant parts.
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Example

Name types of simple tissues.

  1. Simple permanent tissues are of three types:
    1. Parenchyma
    2. Collenchyma
    3. Sclerenchyma
  2. Parenchyma tissue is of two types:
    1. Aerenchyma
    2. Chlorenchyma

Example

Which tissue makes up the husk of coconut?

The husk of a coconut is made up of sclerenchyma tissue.

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